Microscopic image of Fusarium, a fungus that causes eye infections. Fungal keratitis is an infection of the cornea (the clear dome covering the colored part of the eye) that is caused by a fungus. Some fungi that have been known to commonly cause fungal keratitis include 1  : Fusarium species.
Stoats live in any habitat in which they can find prey. In New Zealand they can be found from beaches to remote high country, at any altitude, up to and beyond the tree-line; in any kind of forest-exotic or native; in scrub, dunes, tussock, and farm pastures. They are even known to occur near human settlements.
MRSA has been found in the sand and water at beaches in the U.S. Staph bacteria can live in seawater for several days and reproduce in the sand. A few ways to protect yourself: Cover scrapes before playing in the sand, wash your hands often, shower when you come out of the water, and donât wear a swimsuit again without washing it.