Infections caused by fungi. Fungal diseases are often caused by fungi that are common in the environment. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health.

Human fungal infection (Dermatophytosis/Mycosis) on the forearm.

Mild fungal skin diseases can look like a rash and are very common. Fungal diseases in the lungs are often similar to other illnesses such as the flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like fungal meningitis and bloodstream infections are less common than skin and lung infections but can be deadly.

List of fungal infections[edit | edit source]

Aspergillosis - Caused by the fungus Aspergillus and usually occurs in people with lung diseases or weakened immune systems.

Candidiasis - Caused by the yeast Candida. Candidiasis can occur in the mouth and throat, vagina, or the bloodstream.

Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - Caused by Coccidioides, a fungus that lives in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central and South America.

C. gattii Infection - Caused by Cryptococcus gattii, which lives in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world, the United States Pacific Northwest, and British Columbia.

Fungal nail infections - Common infections of the fingernails or toenails.

Mucormycosis - A rare infection that mainly affects people with weakened immune systems.

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) - Caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveciiand mainly affects people with weakened immune systems.

Sporotrichosis - Caused by the fungus Sporothrix, which lives throughout the world in soil and on plants.

Blastomycosis - Caused by the fungus Blastomyces, which lives in moist soil in parts of the United States and Canada

Candida auris - Emerging, often multidrug-resistant fungus found in healthcare settings that presents a serious global health threat.

C. neoformans Infection - Caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, which can infect the brain, causing meningitis in people with weakened immune systems, particularly those who have HIV/AIDS.

Fungal eye infections - Rare infections that can develop after an eye injury or eye surgery.

Histoplasmosis - Caused by the fungus Histoplasma, which lives in the environment, often in association with large amounts of bird or bat droppings.

Mycetoma - Caused by certain types of bacteria and fungi found in soil and water, typically in rural regions of Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Ringworm - A common fungal skin infection that often looks like a circular rash.

Talaromycosis - Caused by Talaromyces, a fungus found in Southeast Asia, southern China, or eastern India and affects people who have weakened immune systems.

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