Fungal infection
Fungal diseases are a type of infection caused by a fungus. Although there are millions of fungal species, but only a few hundred of them can make people sick. Molds, yeasts, and mushrooms are all types of fungi.
Fungal diseases[edit | edit source]
Fungi can cause many different types of illnesses, including:
- Asthma or allergies. Learn more about mold and how it can affect your health.
- Rashes or infections on the skin and nails
- Lung infections (pneumonia), with symptoms similar to the flu or tuberculosis
- Bloodstream infections
- Meningitis
Common infections caused by fungi[edit | edit source]
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