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Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, [ 3][ 4] is a serious fungal infection that comes under fulminant fungal sinusitis, [ 11] usually in people who are immunocompromised. [ 9][ 12] It is curable only when diagnosed early. [ 11] Symptoms depend on where in the body the infection occurs. [ 13][ 14] It most commonly infects the nose, sinuses ...
Mycotoxin. A mycotoxin (from the Greek μύκης mykes, "fungus" and τοξικός toxikos, "poisonous") [ 1][ 2] is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by fungi [ 3][ 4] and is capable of causing disease and death in both humans and other animals. [ 5][ 6] The term 'mycotoxin' is usually reserved for the toxic chemical products produced by ...
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection technique employing ultraviolet (UV) light, particularly UV-C (180–280 nm), to kill or inactivate microorganisms. UVGI primarily inactivates microbes by damaging their genetic material, thereby inhibiting their capacity to carry out vital functions. [ 1] The use of UVGI extends to an ...
Embalming chemicals are a variety of preservatives, sanitising and disinfectant agents, and additives used in modern embalming to temporarily prevent decomposition and restore a natural appearance for viewing a body after death. A mixture of these chemicals is known as embalming fluid and is used to preserve bodies of deceased persons for both ...
Fungal pneumonia can be diagnosed in a number of ways. The simplest and cheapest method is to culture the fungus from a patient's respiratory fluids. However, such tests are not only insensitive but take time to develop which is a major drawback because studies have shown that slow diagnosis of fungal pneumonia is linked to high mortality. [4]
Embalming is the art and science of preserving human remains by treating them (in its modern form with chemicals) to forestall decomposition. This is usually done to make the deceased suitable for viewing as part of the funeral ceremony or keep them preserved for medical purposes in an anatomical laboratory.
Dry rot is the term given to brown rot decay caused by certain fungi that deteriorate timber in buildings and other wooden construction without an apparent source of moisture. The term is a misnomer [ 2] because all wood decaying fungi need a minimum amount of moisture before decay begins. [ 3] The decayed wood takes on a dark or browner ...
Decoupage or découpage ( / ˌdeɪkuːˈpɑːʒ /; [ 1] French: [dekupaʒ]) is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf, and other decorative elements. Commonly, an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cutouts from magazines or from ...