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China Daily | Updated: 2011-09-07 07:42
Fungus risk in hospitals is tackled
A fungus that has become a major threat to hospital patients may have a hidden weakness, according to research published on Monday that highlights the bug's ability to bind to human tissue.
Candida albicans is widespread among humans, but normally does not affect health other than as vaginal or oral yeast infections, also called thrush.
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