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fungal diseasesor mycosesDiseases caused by any fungus that invades the tissues. Superficial fungal infections (e.g., athlete's foot) are confined to the skin. Subcutaneous infections, which extend into tissues and sometimes adjacent structures such as bone and organs, are rare and often chronic. In systemic infections, fungi spread through the body of a normal (or, more often, an immunosuppressed) host. Some fungal diseases (e.g., yeast infections) may be either superficial or systemic, affecting certain target organs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Scientists have discovered an antibiotic-producing enzyme in oats that could be used to protect major cereal crops from fungal diseases. Our understanding of the spectrum of noninvasive fungal diseases in the sinuses continues to engender debate. Iowa State Soybean Extension agronomist Palle Pedersen was one of many who sounded a renewed alert on commonly occurring fungal diseases, such as pythium, phytophthora, anthracnose and brown stem rot. |
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