A cluster of rare fungal infections was found in two pet cats and a vet who treated them, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday in a report in the journal Emerging ...

A single lineage of fungi decomposes the leaf fragments and grows as a fungal crop. The industrial-scale leave-cutting supports the ants' farming industry. The study suggests that these abdominal ...

Unlike most fungal infections, sporotrichosis can be transmitted zoonotically, with infected cats being a primary source of human infection through scratches, bites, or contact with secretions.

Find treatments for fungal and bacterial infections in your dog or cat's skin, nose, paws, and other areas. Learn about common skin conditions.

This one is equally horrible in a different way. The fungus infects cicadas, then eats away their abdomen and genitals, replacing them with a plug of fungus covered in spores. Then it causes the ...

Despite its name, ringworm isn’t caused by worms. It’s actually a fungal infection that can affect both humans and animals, including cats. The fungus, often a type of dermatophyte ...