Friday, September 20, 2024 A Coccidioides fungal spherule found in a tissue sample. This organism causes coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever. Credit: micrograph by CDC; colorization and visual effects by NIAID Diseases caused by fungi, a group which includes molds, yeasts and mushrooms, can be deadly—and people with weakened immune systems are often at high risk. To mark Fungal Disease Awareness Week, NIAID is highlighting some clinical trials which may lead to improved treatments for fungal diseases. |
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