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No fun when fungi sets up shop in summer’s sweaty skin

Woman on beach bacteria fungi lurking
Fungal infections lie in wait during summer months

Fungi love warm, moist conditions, so body areas that are sweaty in summer provide perfect habitats for these microorganisms to thrive. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney overviews some common fungal infections seen in the pharmacy

Summer is here! The barbecue is clean and the gas bottle is full, the beach is calling, the jandals are on and so is our sweat (get your sweat on, get