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Fungi can cause foods to get moldy. Mold can cause illness and disease-especially if someone is allergic to it.

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pizza

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Source of food production

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Pro

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Penicillin pro
It is estimated that penicillin has saved at least 200 million lives since its first use as a medicine in 1942

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Penicillin-pro
A fungus that is used as an antibiotic used to treat Scarlet fever, pnemonia and many more bacteria infections

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Athletes foot is irrating and bad

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A fungus from the genus Gyromitra widely distributed across Europe and North America. It normally fruits in sandy soils under coniferous trees in spring and early summer. The fruiting body or mushroom, is an irregular brain-shaped cap dark brown in colour that can reach 10 cm (4 in) high and 15 cm (6 in) wide, perched on a stout white stipes up to 6 cm (2.4 in) high.
Mariah Frobel

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Bread mold
Trenten Frey

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Con- Rust is a plant disease caused by a plant fungus. It infects animals and other plants around it.
-Grace Diesing

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Magic mushrooms are bad because they are very similar to LSD which is an illegal drug

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Callie Merkel

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Poisonous mushrooms are very common and before you mess with any mushroom you should know what you are doing. -Maddi Marsh

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Levi lennard

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A con isn't there is some fungi that is poisonous. Sami fry

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Con- Causes very bad eye infection and can cause blindness.  CIARA FOUNTAIN

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Pros there good tasting con they can cause diharia

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Bread mold

Con it's bread and can make you sick and it becomes inedible

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-bread not edible "Dominic Pezzino"

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Pro it makes bread

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Pro it's cheese

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Con- spreads by skin contact. Easy to get by wrestling
Cody clark

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Spores are released 100-200 times faster than sound 

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Spores are released 100-200 times faster than sound 

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-Dawson B

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Pro- Penicillin antibiotic that helps people 

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Pro- Penicillin antibiotic that helps people 

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Common mold found in homes that cause heavy coughing, eye irritation, headaches, fatigue, and throat irritation

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Con because it is an infection

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Smuts are cereal and crop pathogens that most notably affect members of grass family. - abbey reau

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It spreads easily by skin to skin contact. It itches and its gross.

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bread mold is caused by the fungi zygomycota

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Con: This is destroying crops that humans use to eat and sruvive

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Athletes foot is a rash that eats dead skin and covers the foot making it itchy

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Mushroom can absorb their food aka dead or decaying matter.

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Fungiphiles rejoice. It's morel mushroom season in much of the United States, meaning it's time to hunt down these tasty treasures. They look like sponges or Dali-esque brains, but for those who've ever fried them up or experienced them in pasta sauce, their unique earthly flavor can't be topped.

Over the past few weeks, mushroom hunters from Georgia to Ohio have reported morel sightings on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. And as spring sweeps other parts of the country, more reports can be expected each day, as you can see in the se maps, tracking morel sightings across the country.

Chris Matherly, the founder of the Morel Mushroom Hunting Club, predicts the best places for booty this week are the southern coastal region of Oregon; Missouri; Kansas; southeastern Nebraska; the southern halves of Indiana, Illinois and Ohio; and Appalachian states such as Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia. In a couple weeks, New England and the northern Midwest should be popping, he added.

Morels emerge in moist environments with air temperatures in the 60s and 70s and soil temperatures in the 50s, and stick around for about three weeks after that. Although it may seem like the mushroom pops up overnight it actually grows over a period of 10 to 20 days, as you can see in this YouTube video of the morel life cycle shot by Mr. Matherly.

The 19 known species of morels in North America - mainly black, gray and yellow - tend to pop up in that order as the temperatures get warmer, according to Dr. Tom Volk, a professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. To find them, he says, look on south facing slopes first because they warm up faster.

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Fungiphiles rejoice. It's morel mushroom season in much of the United States, meaning it's time to hunt down these tasty treasures. They look like sponges or Dali-esque brains, but for those who've ever fried them up or experienced them in pasta sauce, their unique earthly flavor can't be topped.

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Penicillin V is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.

Penicillin V is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections.

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bioluminescent fruit bodies may be at an advantage by attracting grazing animals, this helps disperse their spores.
-kylee

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(-) Smut is a disease caused by fungus that effects corn plants.

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Pro- Antibiotics can be used to save life's in emergencies. Something such as a toothe ache can become fatal and as long as the antibiotics isn't adapted it can help you instantly.

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Some fungi are used to improve food and make medicine. Penicillium was used to make penicillin

- Nicholas Gaylord

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One carton and vial for Penicillin, United States, 1944

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is itchy and red and passed by skin to skin contact
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This type of fungi is a pro because it is a food. The gills are underneath the cap and is where the spores are, so the spores are spread very easily.

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Fungal eye infections are very rare but very serious. The most common way a person can develops this infection if from an eye injury caused by a thorn or a stick. https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/fungal-eye-infections/symptoms.html

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Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet and can spread to the toenails and even sometimes hands.

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Aspergillus is a fungus ball that grows that develops in an area of past lung disease

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(-) Smut is a fungal disease that mostly affects corn plants. Though fungi can have symbiotic relations with plants, they can also be parasitic.
-Josie Moore

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Pros- symbiotic relationship that help plants   Cons- poisonous to eat

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(-) valley fever is most common in the south western states of the US. Only about 40% of people caught with this disease, and only 1+ out of approximately 200 people effected die from it. http://directorsblog.health.azdhs.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/valleyfever.jpg

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Ring worm is spread by skin to skin contact. Ringworm is typically scaly and may be red and itchy. It is also highly contagious.

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(+) one of the worlds rarest fungi. Produces a whistling sound when producing spores. When it comes from the ground it looks like a cigar, and when it releases its spores it splits open to look like a star.
-Mackenzie Goeder

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Blue cheese has the mold penicillin added to it to make it spotted with blue and grey mold to add flavor and a distinct smell. ++++

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Ringworm is caused by a fungus that grows on the skin. Once the fungus is established, it spreads out in rings. The centre of the ring may clear up, while a new ring of infection develops at the edge of the old ring.

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Aspergillosis is a disease caused by Aspergillus, which is a common mold that lives indoors and outdoors. Most often occurs in people who have cystic fibrosis or asthma. (-)
--Madison Cox

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Fungi can cause foods to get moldy. Mold can cause illness and disease-especially if someone is allergic to it. --

(Olivia Schaffer)

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Fungus is very helpful in society in many ways. Penicillin, a drug used to fight bacteria in the someone's body, is made from mold. ++++++++

-Michael Siesel

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Bearded Tooth Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)

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Bearded Tooth Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)

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The Bearded Tooth Mushroom is a helpful Mushroom that can benefit
Animals and humans. It is safe to eat and being used as medicine currently. It can help regenerate brain cells in rats and help fight cancer, Alzheimers, and other diseases. At the moment it is being used to treat ulcers but is being studied in the medical field. ++
(Mary Malone)

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Hericium erinaceus (also called lion's mane mushroom, monkey head, bearded tooth mushroom, satyr's beard, bearded hedgehog mushroom, pom pom mushroom, or bearded tooth fungus) is an edible and medicinal mushroom belonging to the tooth fungus group.

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A highly contagious, fungal infection of the skin or scalp. Spreads by contact of the infe

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Fungus is used in medicine like Penicillian to fight bacteria in your body+
-Breetha B.

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The four fungi phylum are Basidiomycota, or club fungi, Ascomycota, or sac fungi, Zygomycota, or the common molds, and Deuteromycota, or the imperfect fungi. Zygomycota contains an especially good fungus called Penicillium, which can be synthesized into Penicillin, a life-saving drug.

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Something that's a negative for mushrooms, is that you never now if a mushroom is good or bad.

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+ Yeast makes bread dough rise. Through the simple sugars, carbon dioxide and alcohol are released into the bread causing it to rise.

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Yeast helps bread rise by producing carbon dioxide bubbles through alcoholic fermentation. These bubbles cause the dough to expand.

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This is an antibiotic that helps you when you're sick that is made from fungus
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Athletes foot is a fungal infection caused by parasitic fungi called dueteromycota.

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A very contagious fungus that grows on your skin most definetly a negative fungus

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Ring worm is a fungi that you get from a infection. (-)

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Ring worm is a fungi that you get from a infection. (-)

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is an antibiotic that can help with common colds
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Eats dead skin and causes itching and swelling

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Fly Aragon mushrooms (seen below) are a poisonous fungus. So if you eat them you die

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Pro-decomposes dead matter

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Fungi break down dead organic matter, giving the soil nutrients and ridding of all organic waste

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Rhizopus stolonifer is a stolon, which means it runs along the surface of bread and makes it inedible. Its spores float in the air. The mold breaks down the bread through decomposition. -Annah Thomas-Dull

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A fungal infection that usually starts between the toes and is very itchy and irritating.

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What Is Athlete's Foot?

Athlete's foot is a type of fungal skin infection. Fungi (the plural of fungus) are microscopic plant-like organisms that thrive in damp, warm environments. They're usually not dangerous, but sometimes can cause disease. When they infect the skin, they cause mild but annoying rashes. Fungal skin infections are also known as tinea infections.

When fungus grows on the feet, it is called athlete's foot (or tinea pedis). It got this name because it affects people whose feet tend to be damp and sweaty, which is often the case with athletes. But anyone can get this infection.

Other fungal skin infections include jock itch and ringworm (despite its name, ringworm is not a worm).

These infections are caused by several types of mold-like fungi called dermatophytes (pronounced: der-MAH-tuh-fites) that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails.

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Athlete's Foot?

Athlete's foot usually causes redness, flakiness, peeling, or cracking of the skin on the feet. It may itch, sting, or burn, or simply feel uncomfortable.

It's usually on the soles of the feet, the areas between the toes, and sometimes the toenails. When the toenails are involved they become thick, white or yellowish, and brittle.

What Causes Athlete's Foot?

Athlete's foot is caused by fungi that normally live on the skin, hair, and nails called dermatophytes. When the environment they live in gets warm and moist, they grow out of control and start to cause symptoms.

Is Athlete's Foot Contagious?

Yes. It spreads in damp environments, such as public showers or pool areas. It can also spread to other areas of the body if a person touches the affected foot and then touches other body parts, such as the hands.

How Do People Get Athlete's Foot?

Waking around barefoot in warm wet places like locker rooms or public pools can expose the feet to fungi that thrive in those environments. Sweaty shoes and socks add to the dampness and can make the infection worse. Sharing towels, sheets, clothing, or shoes with someone who has athlete's foot also can spread the infection.

How Is Athlete's Foot Diagnosed?

A doctor can often diagnose athlete's foot just by looking at it and asking questions about the symptoms and the person's lifestyle. Sometimes the doctor will scrape off a small sample of the flaky infected skin to look at under a microscope or to test in a laboratory.

How Is Athlete's Foot Treated?

Over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal creams, sprays, or powders may solve the problem if it is mild. More serious infections may need prescription medicine, either topical (applied to skin) or in pill form.

Whatever you use, continue treatment for as long as recommended, even if the rash seems to be getting better. If not, the infection can come back. Some people regularly use medicated foot powders and sprays to prevent this from happening.

How Long Does Athlete's Foot Last?

Most mild cases of athlete's foot clear up within 2 weeks. But treatment can go for several weeks or longer if the infection is more serious or affects the toenails.

Can Athlete's Foot Be Prevented?

Athlete's foot often can be prevented. To avoid it:

Keep feet clean and dry by washing them daily and drying them completely, especially between the toes. (Use a clean towel and avoid sharing.)

Wear waterproof shoes or flip-flops when walking around in locker rooms, public showers, and public pool areas.

Switch between wearing shoes or sneakers to prevent the build-up of moisture. Choose ones that are well-ventilated with small holes to keep the feet dry.

Avoid socks that trap moisture or make the feet sweat. Instead, choose cotton or wool socks or ones made of fabric that wicks away moisture.

Change socks regularly, especially if the feet get sweaty.

Use a powder on the feet every day to help reduce sweating.

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Athlete's foot is a type of fungal skin infection. Fungi (the plural of fungus) are microscopic plant-like organisms that thrive in damp, warm environments. They're usually not dangerous, but sometimes can cause disease. When they infect the skin, they cause mild but annoying rashes. Fungal skin infections are also known as tinea infections.

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It is a bad thing because its a scaly rash that causes burning and irritation
-Sara Calloway

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Fungus breaks down dead and decaying organisms (like insects) then the nutrients from the organism is recycled into the soil.

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Penicillin is a pro because it's an antibiotic that helps people all around the world 

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Penicillin is a pro because it's an antibiotic that helps people all around the world 

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-Mold grows on bread and is no longer edible
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Athletes foot is a form of Deuteromycota which causes itchyness and irritation to the foot. - Paige Anstine

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Mold growing around your house can be bad for your health can cause coughing or wheezing, eye irritation and skin irritation -Austin Malabanan

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+ these two types of fungi are editable mushrooms that can help if stranded in the woods or if you want a snack. - Matt Brubaker

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+ Yeast makes carbon dioxide through fermentation, causing bread to rise.
(Shelby Williams)

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Fungus makes the thickener for whipped cream.                            -jacob gladieux

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Fungus makes the thickener for whipped cream.                            -jacob gladieux

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Mold takes over on foods that we eat and spread the fungus throughout and make it non-edible
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This is the rust fungus that infects corn crops (BurtonKozsey

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+ Fungus can kill insects which is safer than pesticides
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- Sickness that mold could bring-

Cold-like symptoms

Respiratory problems

Nasal and sinus congestion

Sore throat

Watery eyes

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- mold grows on strawberries so we can't eat them.

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Fungi recycle plants after they die and transform them into rich soil. If not for mushrooms and fungi, the Earth would be buried in several feet of debris and life on the planet would soon disappear.

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+ They are a great source of copper, which your body needs to produce red blood cells and carry oxygen throughout the body.

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They are good to eat and healthy for you too

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+ Mold from some fruits can be used to make the medicine penicillin, which is used as an antibiotic

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+ Corn smut has actually been proven to have good flavor and is very nutritional for you

Alli Smith

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-Tinea pedis Fungal infection that begins between toes

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+ Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between fungi and photosynthetic organisms