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Post by kaybli on Feb 3, 2023 19:46:01 GMT -5
How is The Last of Us? I heard Episode 3 was phenomenal. I'm on the last episode of Stranger Things Season 4 which is 2 hours 13 minutes long. 
After I finish that monstrosity, its on to the Last of Us!
YES, The Last Of Us has me hooked. Wish I could watch the entire season all at once and not have to wait a week.
Other Netflix Series I have just nfinished that I give the DO ME'S THUMB UP:
--Treason --Secret City
--The Recruit --Women of War --Kings of Jo' Burg (still watching)
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Post by domeplease on Feb 4, 2023 18:57:00 GMT -5
YES, The Last Of Us has me hooked. Wish I could watch the entire season all at once and not have to wait a week.
Other Netflix Series I have just nfinished that I give the DO ME'S THUMB UP:
--Treason --Secret City
--The Recruit --Women of War --Kings of Jo' Burg (still watching)
Have you seen Stranger Things? YES and LOVED IT!!!
NOW THIS:
‘Last of Us’ Keeping You Up? Here’s the True Danger of Killer Fungi
HBO’s apocalyptic “The Last of Us” has opened people’s eyes to a threat made more likely by climate change.
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Post by domeplease on Feb 7, 2023 19:25:35 GMT -5
Imagine if the Posters on thios board are the 'Last of Us' due to a Fungal Pandemic.
SHIT = That means every day at least three times a day WE would have the INGER post something like this:
"Brad Clarke was the only player to still Two Bases in one iniing twice. This occurred nmin 1950 when he played for the..."
Maybe I would get lucky and the Fungi would kill me???!!!
The fungal threat to human health is growing in a warmer, wetter, sicker world
... Millions of infections each year
Scientists are finding new fungi all the time – they found four just last year – but not all of them are a threat to humans.
Jean Lee, a PhD student at Melbourne's Doherty Institute, displays the superbug Staphylcocus epidermidis on an agar plate in Melbourne on September 4, 2018. -
A superbug resistant to all known antibiotics that can cause "severe" infections or even death is spreading undetected through hospital wards across the world, scientists in Australia warned on September 3. Researchers at the University of Melbourne discovered three variants of the multidrug-resistant bug in samples from 10 countries, including strains in Europe that cannot be tamed by any drug currently on the market. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
Climate change is contributing to the rise of superbugs, new UN report says
Of the 4 million or so diverse fungal species, scientists have identified only 300 as human pathogens that can cause disease.
In any given year, more than a billion people have what the Microbiology Society considers “superficial” fungal infections.
Athlete’s foot, a scaly rash that can cause itching or stinging; thrush, white lesions that develop on the tongue or inner cheek; and even dandruff are largely caused by one of these superficial fungal infections. They are irritating, but fortunately, treatments still work on them.
Some infections can be much more serious, even life-threatening.
Close-up Of A Man's Leg On Shoes On Hardwood Floor
How to avoid toe jam, that icky buildup between your toes
Globally, about 1.5 million people die from them each year, with few working treatments available, if any, according to the Microbiology Society.
Last year, the World Health Organization said that it considers fungal pathogens a “major threat” to public health and, for the first time, released its prioritized list of the 19 kinds the world should watch out for.
One of the four on WHO’s list of the most critical species is cryptococcus neoformans, a pathogenic yeast that lives in the soil. People can inhale fungal cells, and most don’t get sick. But in those with a suppressed immune system, it can affect the lungs and spread to the nervous system and blood. Over the years, this fungus has become resistant to some treatments.
Another is Candida auris, a yeast that can linger on surfaces and medical equipment and can spread quickly from one person to another. It has caused a growing number of hospital outbreaks around the world, a threat that grew larger still during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The CDC says that may in part be due to changes in routine infection-control practices. Infection can affect the heart, central nervous system, eyes, bones and internal organs. It is resistant to many classes of antifungal treatments but can sometimes be treated with antifungal medicines called echinocandins.
04 mushroom skin study
Apergillus fumigatus, a mold that can be found just about everywhere, may cause pulmonary disease in people with weakened immune systems. It could also cause allergic reactions or lung infections that might become serious and move to other organs. It has showed growing antifungal resistance, WHO says, thanks to widespread use of azole fungicides to prevent its spread in crops.
The fourth pathogen, Candida albicans, is another yeast that typically is a part of a healthy human microbiome. It lives in the mouth, intestines and skin. Bacteria in your body keep it in check, but if the system is off-balance, the yeast will overgrow and turn into a vaginal yeast infection, diaper rash, thrush or another condition. It can also become a severe infection that targets the blood, heart, central nervous system, eyes, bones and internal organs.
There are no vaccines for any of the four fungal infections on the critical list.
Who’s at highest risk
Fisher said our bodies are generally pretty good at protecting against fungal infections, but “chinks open up in our immune system.”
Toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by the T. gondii parasite, is best known in cats but it might also be affecting wolf behavior.
'Mind control' by parasites influences wolf-pack dynamics in Yellowstone National Park
“Then we can have fatal consequences,” he said.
People who are most at risk of a serious fungal infection are those with underlying conditions like HIV, cancer or diabetes and those with compromised immune systems because of their age, a disease or the drugs they take.
Others are vulnerable to the more severe consequences of fungal infections because they don’t have access to medicines more commonly available in the West. For instance, cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of death for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa because they don’t have access to treatments, studies have found.
Why fungal threats are growing
The number of serious fungal infections has increased partly because of the growing number of immune-suppressed people, studies show.
“What’s changing is that more people that are exposed have those high risk factors. We have aging populations, and we were using a lot of chemicals in the environment which are forcing fungi to adapt, and our clinical antifungals are being degraded by antimicrobial resistance,” Fisher said.
hospital hallway STOCK
Drug-resistant infections and deaths among hospital patients grew amid Covid-19 pandemic
There have also been more opportunistic fungal infections during the Covid-19 pandemic, just like there have been after flu epidemics, said Dr. Matthew Kasson, a mycologist at West Virginia University.
“Viruses have this way of suppressing the immune response, and some of the drugs we’re using to combat the viruses are also having an effect where they’re making it easier for fungi to invade,” he said.
A black fungus killed thousands of people in India in 2021, and 85% of them were Covid-19 patients.
Fisher said some fungi also seem to “appear out of nowhere” and “are quite quietly spreading around the world, causing silent pandemics,” such as Candida auris.
Additionally, the climate crisis has exacerbated the spread of fungal infections.
“The world is becoming warmer and wetter. That’s just going to mean that there’s a higher burden of mold spores,” Fisher said.
What needs to be done
WHO encourages countries to improve their diagnostic capacity for fungal infections and to increase surveillance. It also recommends more money put into research, medicine and tests for these infections. Currently, fungal infections receive less than 1.5% of all infectious disease research funding, WHO said.
Pedro Pascal
'The Last of Us' anticipation is high -- why it could live up to the hype
It’s difficult to develop antifungal treatments because, in the words of Dr. Matt Nelsen, a researcher from Chicago’s Field Museum, “animals and fungi are each other’s closest relatives.”
“We share a lot of biochemical similarities, and so when we are trying to kill off the fungus, we need to be careful that we’re not also killing ourselves,” he said.
One of the best defenses against fungal infections is to keep your immune system strong.
Fisher advises parents to let children play outside a lot so they will get exposed to a good range of fungi to help develop a healthy immune system. Homes should also be well-ventilated and moisture-free.
Get CNN Health's weekly newsletter
Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Tuesday from the CNN Health team.
Kasson said he thinks the attention from “The Last of Us” and other programs means “fungi are having a moment,” yet he hopes it is not going to be overblown.
When the movie “Jaws” came out, it led to an increase in shark hunting. In fact, sharks were almost hunted to extinction.
Millions of fungi are good, Kasson points out. They break down wood, and they can be used in food and in human medicine.
“Fungal infections, yes, are a serious concern, and I think it’s going to get worse unless we start to really appreciate those connections between how we manage crops, how we manage human disease, how we manage wildlife disease. They’re all interconnected,” he said. “The sooner we realize that, I think, the sooner we can come up with solutions that help all involved.”
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Post by rizzuto on Feb 7, 2023 21:51:14 GMT -5
Imagine if the Posters on thios board are the 'Last of Us' due to a Fungal Pandemic.
SHIT = That means every day at least three times a day WE would have the INGER post something like this:
"Brad Clarke was the only player to still Two Bases in one iniing twice. This occurred nmin 1950 when he played for the..."
Maybe I would get lucky and the Fungi would kill me???!!!
The fungal threat to human health is growing in a warmer, wetter, sicker world
... Millions of infections each year
Scientists are finding new fungi all the time – they found four just last year – but not all of them are a threat to humans.
Jean Lee, a PhD student at Melbourne's Doherty Institute, displays the superbug Staphylcocus epidermidis on an agar plate in Melbourne on September 4, 2018. -
A superbug resistant to all known antibiotics that can cause "severe" infections or even death is spreading undetected through hospital wards across the world, scientists in Australia warned on September 3. Researchers at the University of Melbourne discovered three variants of the multidrug-resistant bug in samples from 10 countries, including strains in Europe that cannot be tamed by any drug currently on the market. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
Climate change is contributing to the rise of superbugs, new UN report says
Of the 4 million or so diverse fungal species, scientists have identified only 300 as human pathogens that can cause disease.
In any given year, more than a billion people have what the Microbiology Society considers “superficial” fungal infections.
Athlete’s foot, a scaly rash that can cause itching or stinging; thrush, white lesions that develop on the tongue or inner cheek; and even dandruff are largely caused by one of these superficial fungal infections. They are irritating, but fortunately, treatments still work on them.
Some infections can be much more serious, even life-threatening.
Close-up Of A Man's Leg On Shoes On Hardwood Floor
How to avoid toe jam, that icky buildup between your toes
Globally, about 1.5 million people die from them each year, with few working treatments available, if any, according to the Microbiology Society.
Last year, the World Health Organization said that it considers fungal pathogens a “major threat” to public health and, for the first time, released its prioritized list of the 19 kinds the world should watch out for.
One of the four on WHO’s list of the most critical species is cryptococcus neoformans, a pathogenic yeast that lives in the soil. People can inhale fungal cells, and most don’t get sick. But in those with a suppressed immune system, it can affect the lungs and spread to the nervous system and blood. Over the years, this fungus has become resistant to some treatments.
Another is Candida auris, a yeast that can linger on surfaces and medical equipment and can spread quickly from one person to another. It has caused a growing number of hospital outbreaks around the world, a threat that grew larger still during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The CDC says that may in part be due to changes in routine infection-control practices. Infection can affect the heart, central nervous system, eyes, bones and internal organs. It is resistant to many classes of antifungal treatments but can sometimes be treated with antifungal medicines called echinocandins.
04 mushroom skin study
Apergillus fumigatus, a mold that can be found just about everywhere, may cause pulmonary disease in people with weakened immune systems. It could also cause allergic reactions or lung infections that might become serious and move to other organs. It has showed growing antifungal resistance, WHO says, thanks to widespread use of azole fungicides to prevent its spread in crops.
The fourth pathogen, Candida albicans, is another yeast that typically is a part of a healthy human microbiome. It lives in the mouth, intestines and skin. Bacteria in your body keep it in check, but if the system is off-balance, the yeast will overgrow and turn into a vaginal yeast infection, diaper rash, thrush or another condition. It can also become a severe infection that targets the blood, heart, central nervous system, eyes, bones and internal organs.
There are no vaccines for any of the four fungal infections on the critical list.
Who’s at highest risk
Fisher said our bodies are generally pretty good at protecting against fungal infections, but “chinks open up in our immune system.”
Toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by the T. gondii parasite, is best known in cats but it might also be affecting wolf behavior.
'Mind control' by parasites influences wolf-pack dynamics in Yellowstone National Park
“Then we can have fatal consequences,” he said.
People who are most at risk of a serious fungal infection are those with underlying conditions like HIV, cancer or diabetes and those with compromised immune systems because of their age, a disease or the drugs they take.
Others are vulnerable to the more severe consequences of fungal infections because they don’t have access to medicines more commonly available in the West. For instance, cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of death for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa because they don’t have access to treatments, studies have found.
Why fungal threats are growing
The number of serious fungal infections has increased partly because of the growing number of immune-suppressed people, studies show.
“What’s changing is that more people that are exposed have those high risk factors. We have aging populations, and we were using a lot of chemicals in the environment which are forcing fungi to adapt, and our clinical antifungals are being degraded by antimicrobial resistance,” Fisher said.
hospital hallway STOCK
Drug-resistant infections and deaths among hospital patients grew amid Covid-19 pandemic
There have also been more opportunistic fungal infections during the Covid-19 pandemic, just like there have been after flu epidemics, said Dr. Matthew Kasson, a mycologist at West Virginia University.
“Viruses have this way of suppressing the immune response, and some of the drugs we’re using to combat the viruses are also having an effect where they’re making it easier for fungi to invade,” he said.
A black fungus killed thousands of people in India in 2021, and 85% of them were Covid-19 patients.
Fisher said some fungi also seem to “appear out of nowhere” and “are quite quietly spreading around the world, causing silent pandemics,” such as Candida auris.
Additionally, the climate crisis has exacerbated the spread of fungal infections.
“The world is becoming warmer and wetter. That’s just going to mean that there’s a higher burden of mold spores,” Fisher said.
What needs to be done
WHO encourages countries to improve their diagnostic capacity for fungal infections and to increase surveillance. It also recommends more money put into research, medicine and tests for these infections. Currently, fungal infections receive less than 1.5% of all infectious disease research funding, WHO said.
Pedro Pascal
'The Last of Us' anticipation is high -- why it could live up to the hype
It’s difficult to develop antifungal treatments because, in the words of Dr. Matt Nelsen, a researcher from Chicago’s Field Museum, “animals and fungi are each other’s closest relatives.”
“We share a lot of biochemical similarities, and so when we are trying to kill off the fungus, we need to be careful that we’re not also killing ourselves,” he said.
One of the best defenses against fungal infections is to keep your immune system strong.
Fisher advises parents to let children play outside a lot so they will get exposed to a good range of fungi to help develop a healthy immune system. Homes should also be well-ventilated and moisture-free.
Get CNN Health's weekly newsletter
Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Tuesday from the CNN Health team.
Kasson said he thinks the attention from “The Last of Us” and other programs means “fungi are having a moment,” yet he hopes it is not going to be overblown.
When the movie “Jaws” came out, it led to an increase in shark hunting. In fact, sharks were almost hunted to extinction.
Millions of fungi are good, Kasson points out. They break down wood, and they can be used in food and in human medicine.
“Fungal infections, yes, are a serious concern, and I think it’s going to get worse unless we start to really appreciate those connections between how we manage crops, how we manage human disease, how we manage wildlife disease. They’re all interconnected,” he said. “The sooner we realize that, I think, the sooner we can come up with solutions that help all involved.”
Why did the mushroom go to the party? |
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Post by inger on Feb 8, 2023 0:22:44 GMT -5
Imagine if the Posters on thios board are the 'Last of Us' due to a Fungal Pandemic.
SHIT = That means every day at least three times a day WE would have the INGER post something like this:
"Brad Clarke was the only player to still Two Bases in one iniing twice. This occurred nmin 1950 when he played for the..."
Maybe I would get lucky and the Fungi would kill me???!!!
The fungal threat to human health is growing in a warmer, wetter, sicker world
... Millions of infections each year
Scientists are finding new fungi all the time – they found four just last year – but not all of them are a threat to humans.
Jean Lee, a PhD student at Melbourne's Doherty Institute, displays the superbug Staphylcocus epidermidis on an agar plate in Melbourne on September 4, 2018. -
A superbug resistant to all known antibiotics that can cause "severe" infections or even death is spreading undetected through hospital wards across the world, scientists in Australia warned on September 3. Researchers at the University of Melbourne discovered three variants of the multidrug-resistant bug in samples from 10 countries, including strains in Europe that cannot be tamed by any drug currently on the market. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
Climate change is contributing to the rise of superbugs, new UN report says
Of the 4 million or so diverse fungal species, scientists have identified only 300 as human pathogens that can cause disease.
In any given year, more than a billion people have what the Microbiology Society considers “superficial” fungal infections.
Athlete’s foot, a scaly rash that can cause itching or stinging; thrush, white lesions that develop on the tongue or inner cheek; and even dandruff are largely caused by one of these superficial fungal infections. They are irritating, but fortunately, treatments still work on them.
Some infections can be much more serious, even life-threatening.
Close-up Of A Man's Leg On Shoes On Hardwood Floor
How to avoid toe jam, that icky buildup between your toes
Globally, about 1.5 million people die from them each year, with few working treatments available, if any, according to the Microbiology Society.
Last year, the World Health Organization said that it considers fungal pathogens a “major threat” to public health and, for the first time, released its prioritized list of the 19 kinds the world should watch out for.
One of the four on WHO’s list of the most critical species is cryptococcus neoformans, a pathogenic yeast that lives in the soil. People can inhale fungal cells, and most don’t get sick. But in those with a suppressed immune system, it can affect the lungs and spread to the nervous system and blood. Over the years, this fungus has become resistant to some treatments.
Another is Candida auris, a yeast that can linger on surfaces and medical equipment and can spread quickly from one person to another. It has caused a growing number of hospital outbreaks around the world, a threat that grew larger still during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The CDC says that may in part be due to changes in routine infection-control practices. Infection can affect the heart, central nervous system, eyes, bones and internal organs. It is resistant to many classes of antifungal treatments but can sometimes be treated with antifungal medicines called echinocandins.
04 mushroom skin study
Apergillus fumigatus, a mold that can be found just about everywhere, may cause pulmonary disease in people with weakened immune systems. It could also cause allergic reactions or lung infections that might become serious and move to other organs. It has showed growing antifungal resistance, WHO says, thanks to widespread use of azole fungicides to prevent its spread in crops.
The fourth pathogen, Candida albicans, is another yeast that typically is a part of a healthy human microbiome. It lives in the mouth, intestines and skin. Bacteria in your body keep it in check, but if the system is off-balance, the yeast will overgrow and turn into a vaginal yeast infection, diaper rash, thrush or another condition. It can also become a severe infection that targets the blood, heart, central nervous system, eyes, bones and internal organs.
There are no vaccines for any of the four fungal infections on the critical list.
Who’s at highest risk
Fisher said our bodies are generally pretty good at protecting against fungal infections, but “chinks open up in our immune system.”
Toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by the T. gondii parasite, is best known in cats but it might also be affecting wolf behavior.
'Mind control' by parasites influences wolf-pack dynamics in Yellowstone National Park
“Then we can have fatal consequences,” he said.
People who are most at risk of a serious fungal infection are those with underlying conditions like HIV, cancer or diabetes and those with compromised immune systems because of their age, a disease or the drugs they take.
Others are vulnerable to the more severe consequences of fungal infections because they don’t have access to medicines more commonly available in the West. For instance, cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of death for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa because they don’t have access to treatments, studies have found.
Why fungal threats are growing
The number of serious fungal infections has increased partly because of the growing number of immune-suppressed people, studies show.
“What’s changing is that more people that are exposed have those high risk factors. We have aging populations, and we were using a lot of chemicals in the environment which are forcing fungi to adapt, and our clinical antifungals are being degraded by antimicrobial resistance,” Fisher said.
hospital hallway STOCK
Drug-resistant infections and deaths among hospital patients grew amid Covid-19 pandemic
There have also been more opportunistic fungal infections during the Covid-19 pandemic, just like there have been after flu epidemics, said Dr. Matthew Kasson, a mycologist at West Virginia University.
“Viruses have this way of suppressing the immune response, and some of the drugs we’re using to combat the viruses are also having an effect where they’re making it easier for fungi to invade,” he said.
A black fungus killed thousands of people in India in 2021, and 85% of them were Covid-19 patients.
Fisher said some fungi also seem to “appear out of nowhere” and “are quite quietly spreading around the world, causing silent pandemics,” such as Candida auris.
Additionally, the climate crisis has exacerbated the spread of fungal infections.
“The world is becoming warmer and wetter. That’s just going to mean that there’s a higher burden of mold spores,” Fisher said.
What needs to be done
WHO encourages countries to improve their diagnostic capacity for fungal infections and to increase surveillance. It also recommends more money put into research, medicine and tests for these infections. Currently, fungal infections receive less than 1.5% of all infectious disease research funding, WHO said.
Pedro Pascal
'The Last of Us' anticipation is high -- why it could live up to the hype
It’s difficult to develop antifungal treatments because, in the words of Dr. Matt Nelsen, a researcher from Chicago’s Field Museum, “animals and fungi are each other’s closest relatives.”
“We share a lot of biochemical similarities, and so when we are trying to kill off the fungus, we need to be careful that we’re not also killing ourselves,” he said.
One of the best defenses against fungal infections is to keep your immune system strong.
Fisher advises parents to let children play outside a lot so they will get exposed to a good range of fungi to help develop a healthy immune system. Homes should also be well-ventilated and moisture-free.
Get CNN Health's weekly newsletter
Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Tuesday from the CNN Health team.
Kasson said he thinks the attention from “The Last of Us” and other programs means “fungi are having a moment,” yet he hopes it is not going to be overblown.
When the movie “Jaws” came out, it led to an increase in shark hunting. In fact, sharks were almost hunted to extinction.
Millions of fungi are good, Kasson points out. They break down wood, and they can be used in food and in human medicine.
“Fungal infections, yes, are a serious concern, and I think it’s going to get worse unless we start to really appreciate those connections between how we manage crops, how we manage human disease, how we manage wildlife disease. They’re all interconnected,” he said. “The sooner we realize that, I think, the sooner we can come up with solutions that help all involved.”
Why did the mushroom go to the party? I think it was because he didn’t have time to: a. Read this entire post b. Begin to even fathom what it had to do with Jeter being on the cover of a gaming box c. What the hell?… d. 1.4 million people per year dying of toe jam. What the double Hell?… |
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Post by domeplease on Feb 10, 2023 18:48:38 GMT -5
Have you seen Stranger Things? YES and LOVED IT!!!
NOW THIS:
‘Last of Us’ Keeping You Up? Here’s the True Danger of Killer Fungi
HBO’s apocalyptic “The Last of Us” has opened people’s eyes to a threat made more likely by climate change.
Fungal infections are becoming more common. Why isn't there a vaccine?
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr.
Fri, February 10, 2023 at 4:00 AM PST·5 min read
Fungal infections are becoming more common in the United States, but unlike illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, there’s no vaccine to protect against a fungal threat.
While scientists aren’t worried that a fungal infection like the one seen in HBO’s “The Last of Us” will wipe out humanity, the infections are certainly a cause for concern.
Fungi cause a wide range of illnesses in people, from irritating athlete's foot to life-threatening bloodstream infections.
In the U.S., fungal infections are responsible for more than 75,000 hospitalizations and nearly 9 million outpatient visits each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2021, around 7,200 people died from fungal diseases. These numbers, the CDC said, are likely an underestimate.
One type of fungus, Candida auris, can be resistant to all of the drugs used to treat it, and is particularly dangerous for hospitalized and nursing home patients. The fungus was first identified in Japan in 2009 and has since been found in over 30 countries, including the U.S., the CDC said.
Climate change also threatens to make several infection-causing fungi more widespread: The fungus that causes Valley fever thrives in hot, dry soil, and the fungus that causes an illness called histoplasmosis prefers high humidity.
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Post by inger on Feb 10, 2023 20:31:31 GMT -5
YES and LOVED IT!!!
NOW THIS:
‘Last of Us’ Keeping You Up? Here’s the True Danger of Killer Fungi
HBO’s apocalyptic “The Last of Us” has opened people’s eyes to a threat made more likely by climate change.
Fungal infections are becoming more common. Why isn't there a vaccine?
660
Berkeley Lovelace Jr.
Fri, February 10, 2023 at 4:00 AM PST·5 min read
Fungal infections are becoming more common in the United States, but unlike illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, there’s no vaccine to protect against a fungal threat.
While scientists aren’t worried that a fungal infection like the one seen in HBO’s “The Last of Us” will wipe out humanity, the infections are certainly a cause for concern.
Fungi cause a wide range of illnesses in people, from irritating athlete's foot to life-threatening bloodstream infections.
In the U.S., fungal infections are responsible for more than 75,000 hospitalizations and nearly 9 million outpatient visits each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2021, around 7,200 people died from fungal diseases. These numbers, the CDC said, are likely an underestimate.
One type of fungus, Candida auris, can be resistant to all of the drugs used to treat it, and is particularly dangerous for hospitalized and nursing home patients. The fungus was first identified in Japan in 2009 and has since been found in over 30 countries, including the U.S., the CDC said.
Climate change also threatens to make several infection-causing fungi more widespread: The fungus that causes Valley fever thrives in hot, dry soil, and the fungus that causes an illness called histoplasmosis prefers high humidity.
Yay! There are documented cases of valley fever here in the San Luis Valley. Most of them occur nearer to the border with New Mexico and are primarily confined to a minor race of people that are descended from the early Spaniards intermingling with the Utes probably more than 10,000 years ago. (Sorry believers of that little black with Noah and his ark, etc.)… |
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Post by chiyankee on Feb 12, 2023 15:51:33 GMT -5
Wow, Jeter is joining FOX as a broadcaster. Too bad he's not part of the YES team.
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Post by kaybli on Feb 12, 2023 16:02:05 GMT -5
Wow, Jeter is joining FOX as a broadcaster. Too bad he's not part of the YES team. Well I'm glad he's joining a broadcast team. I just wish it was YES. |
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Post by inger on Feb 12, 2023 16:26:41 GMT -5
Wow, Jeter is joining FOX as a broadcaster. Too bad he's not part of the YES team. Actually, I’m glad he’s not on the YES team. Listening him as a change of pace May suit me better than getting a steady dose. He’s a rather monotonous speaker at this point. Maybe with more broadcasting experience he’ll take some pointers and grow into the job… |
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Post by domeplease on Feb 12, 2023 18:17:12 GMT -5
Wow, Jeter is joining FOX as a broadcaster. Too bad he's not part of the YES team. Actually, I’m glad he’s not on the YES team. Listening him as a change of pace May suit me better than getting a steady dose. He’s a rather monotonous speaker at this point. Maybe with more broadcasting experience he’ll take some pointers and grow into the job… Happy for Jeter--But unless this new job gets us to the 2023 WS, I basically could give a Crap. And actually there is a bigger announcement = Yanks WIN 2023 WS!!! |
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