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Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, known for working with stars like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, died at 34 from natural causes due to fungal infections pneumocystis pneumonia and cryptococcus neoformans, which are serious for immunocompromised individuals.
Various types of fungi can impact humans, including Candida species, Cryptococcosis neoformans, and Aspergillus fumigatus. Candida auris, a type of yeast, has been spreading rapidly through health facilities in the US. As the planet warms up due to climate change, it is feared that known and unknown fungi could emerge as potential threats. Experts stress that more research is needed to understand how these fungi can affect humans and animals.