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Fortunately, no. The Ophiocordyceps camponoti-cazani cannot effect human brains due to the genetics found in this fungus. However, it can effect caterpillars. The caterpillars are forced to melt a tree and then activate to attack other caterpillars and infect them too.
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Can the fungus Ophiocordyceps camponoti balzani effect humans?
No it only affects ants. At the moment it only affects certain species of insects. Not just ants. Who's to say that it's certain it won't evolve or mutate to affect humans in the future though? We can't rule that out completely. There is also another fungus that limits the spread of the "zombie" spores though. So if it eventually does spread to humans, at least there may be a cure.
What are some types of fungus that affect humans?
thrush ____________________________ athlete's foot -- but the same fungus cause ringworm
The deuteromycete fungus tinea can cause a disease in humans called?
Athletes foot
How do parasitic fungi eat?
Fungus feed by absording food through hyphae.
Do humans use fungus in any way?
Yes, they rely on it to recycle dead organisms, and they use it to bake bread, and make wine and beer. Some cheeses are made with fungi. Other than this, fungus is very poisonous to people. And in case you didn't know this, fungus is a type of mold.
Can the Chytrid Fungus effect humans?
no
Can the fungus Ophiocordyceps camponoti balzani effect humans?
No it only affects ants. At the moment it only affects certain species of insects. Not just ants. Who's to say that it's certain it won't evolve or mutate to affect humans in the future though? We can't rule that out completely. There is also another fungus that limits the spread of the "zombie" spores though. So if it eventually does spread to humans, at least there may be a cure.
What does fungus do for us humans?
you can eat it
Are humans detritivores?
Humans are not decomposers. They are consumers.
What are some types of fungus that affect humans?
thrush ____________________________ athlete's foot -- but the same fungus cause ringworm
Which of these words describe humans eukaryote prokaryote protist fungus?
Which of these words describes humans? a. eukaryote b. prokaryote c. protist d. fungus
How do fungus-like protist affect humans?
Who the hell knows
Can your cat catch athletes foot from you?
Athletes foot is a type of fungus on the feet. Cats are susceptible to transmitting this from humans since it is a fungus.
What are living parts of an environment?
Fungus, plants, and animals which includes humans.
How do you get hystoplasmosis?
You can get histoplasmosis from the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. The fungus is typically found in soil and when disturbed releases harmful elements into the air that can then be inhaled by humans.
Do stars have a effect on humans?
They do not have effect on humans whatso ever.
Is there really an ant zombie fungus that will soon get to humans?
Possibly,the CDC and WHO are studying this.
