By Dibyendu Chaudhuri Published: Sunday 02 April 2023 Parasitic fungus ‘Chondrostereum purpureum’ growing on tree trunks. Photo: iStock The first case of a plant fungus called Chondrostereum purpureum infecting human beings has been reported from Kolkata. A 61-year-old man suffering from a hoarse voice, cough, fatigue and difficulties swallowing was hospitalised and was detected as having been infected by...
