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Endemic mycoses such as histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis pose unique challenges in diagnosis and management, highlighting the need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers, especially in light of recent nomenclature changes and advances in diagnostic testing.

Consider endemic fungal infections like Paracoccidioidomycosis in patients presenting with eosinophilia and unexplained lymphadenopathy, especially those with a history of travel to or from endemic regions.

A recent case study underscores an unexpected consequence of prolonged mask-wearing. A 91-year-old woman developed tinea faciei, a filamentous fungal infection, likely due to wearing a mask every day for almost the entire day.

Recent findings suggest that Candida albicans, a common fungus, can enter the brain and generate toxic protein fragments similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease. This discovery could potentially open new avenues for understanding and treating Alzheimer’s.