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Descriptions of 19 Unrecorded Species Belonging to Sordariomycetes in Korea

Scientists in Korea discovered and documented 19 species of fungi that were previously unrecorded in the country. These fungi were found in soil and freshwater environments across Korea. Using microscopy and DNA analysis, the researchers confirmed the identity of each species and provided detailed descriptions and illustrations. This discovery helps us better understand the fungal diversity present in Korean ecosystems.

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Schizophyllum radiatum: An uncommon culprit of invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in an immunocompetent patient – A case report from India

A 32-year-old healthy woman in India developed a serious fungal infection in her sinuses caused by an unusually rare fungus called Schizophyllum radiatum. Doctors removed the infected material through surgery and identified the fungus using genetic sequencing when standard methods failed. Treatment with antifungal medication successfully cleared the infection, and the patient fully recovered.

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