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To: BenLurkin; ConservativeMind

Fungal infections are notoriously difficult to kill, especially in the vulnerable.
One wonders if a maternal TMVII infection would be transmitted to babies.
There are otherwise important cultures transmitted at birth.
To my knowledge there is no banking of skin flora to interdict the consequences of such an antibiotic treatment.
My wife is an advanced practice NICU nurse. I’m forwarding this to her, thank you.


24 posted on 02/13/2026 1:06:18 PM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: Carry_Okie

https://biologyinsights.com/why-is-fungus-so-hard-to-kill-the-biological-reasons/

Fungi are a diverse kingdom of organisms found ubiquitously in various environments, from soil and water to living organisms. They are distinct from plants and animals, occupying their own biological classification. While many fungi are beneficial or harmless, some can cause infections in humans, posing unique challenges due to their inherent resilience. This article explores the biological reasons behind the remarkable toughness of fungi and the difficulties encountered in eliminating them.


yep, don’t want an std one....................

toe nail fungus bad enough.


27 posted on 02/13/2026 1:10:36 PM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere)
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