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Because sporotrichosis is caused by a fungal infection, antibiotics do not work to treat it.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Dormant oil is a slightly more concentrated form of horticultural oil, which can be used to smother some fungal spores and overwintering insect pests like aphids, mites, and scale.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
These symptoms can indicate bacterial or fungal problems, pests, or improper care like too much or too little water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, if subjected to high humidity, potato plants may fall prey to fungal diseases that will weaken them and slow growth.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Dormant oil is a slightly more concentrated form of horticultural oil, which can be used to smother some fungal spores and overwintering insect pests like aphids, mites, and scale.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
These symptoms can indicate bacterial or fungal problems, pests, or improper care like too much or too little water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
For example, if subjected to high humidity, potato plants may fall prey to fungal diseases that will weaken them and slow growth.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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fungal
adjective
fun·gal
ˈfəŋ-gəl 
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease
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