Fungal infection

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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 infection
Fungal infection

Fungal diseases[edit | edit source]

Fungi can cause many different types of illnesses, including:

Dermatophytosis
Dermatophytosis
  • 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]

Fungal infection, Bone Marrow
Fungal infection, Bone Marrow
Fungal infection Resources
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