Tag: Fungal infection
Collecting Hypersexual ‘Zombie’ Cicadas Infected with Parasitic Fungus: A Study by Scientists
Scientists have been studying cicadas infected with a parasitic fungus called Massospora cicadina, which turns the insects into hypersexual "zombies" on amphetamine. This fungus takes over the cicadas' bodies, turning their backs into a...
Rare sexually transmitted ringworm reported in NYC New Title: Rare Sexually Transmitted Ringworm NYC Outbreak
Health officials in New York City are alerting the public about a rare case of ringworm that is believed to have been transmitted through sexual contact. This particular infection is caused by a fungus...