Fungi: the Imperfect Fungi

Imperfect fungi reproduce asexually, making them hard to classify. While some cause issues like athlete's foot and ringworm, others, such as penicillium, are beneficial and used to produce antibiotics like penicillin, which have saved countless lives.

What is the significance of the fungi penicillium in medicine?

How have antibiotics like penicillin impacted human health?