fungus

Southern Nevada has emerged as the state with the highest number of cases of a potentially lethal fungus that is resistant to common antibiotics, and a major risk for hospital and nursing home patients.

Cases of the fungus that did not respond to antifungal medicine tripled in 2021. It can be deadly, but does not seem to have adverse effects on healthy people. Hundreds of cases were reported in Florida in 2022, according to CDC data.

This species of fungus, Ophiocordyceps, is known for using "mind control" on insect hosts. Humans, however, are immune.

Invasive, deadly fungi are on the rise. In its first-ever Fungal Priority Pathogen List, the World Health Organization says these are the most important.

Laurel wilt has destroyed thousands of avocado trees in most counties across the state. While the deadly disease has not yet made it to several...