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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Fusariosis
			\| synonyms = Fusarium infection
			\| field = [[Infectious disease]]
			\| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[skin lesions]], [[sinusitis]], [[pneumonia]], [[fungemia]]
			\| complications = [[Disseminated infection]], [[organ failure]]
			\| onset = Acute or chronic
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = [[Fusarium]] species
			\| risks = [[Immunocompromised]] individuals, [[neutropenia]], [[hematologic malignancies]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Culture (microbiology)\|Culture]], [[histopathology]], [[molecular diagnostics]]
			\| differential = [[Aspergillosis]], [[Candidiasis]], [[Mucormycosis]]
			\| prevention = Avoidance of exposure in high-risk individuals
			\| treatment = [[Antifungal]] medications, [[surgical debridement]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on immune status and extent of infection
			\| frequency = Rare, more common in immunocompromised patients
			}}
	'''Fusariosis''' is a rare infection caused by the fungus ''Fusarium''. It can occur in people with weak immune systems. Fusariosis can affect the skin, nails, and eyes. In severe cases, it can spread to the blood and cause serious health problems.		'''Fusariosis''' is a rare infection caused by the fungus ''Fusarium''. It can occur in people with weak immune systems. Fusariosis can affect the skin, nails, and eyes. In severe cases, it can spread to the blood and cause serious health problems.

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Fusariosis is caused by the ''Fusarium'' fungus. This fungus is common in the environment, including soil and plants. People can get infected by coming into contact with the fungus, especially if they have a weak immune system.		Fusariosis is caused by the ''Fusarium'' fungus. This fungus is common in the environment, including soil and plants. People can get infected by coming into contact with the fungus, especially if they have a weak immune system.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The symptoms of fusariosis can vary depending on the part of the body that is infected. Common symptoms include skin lesions, eye inflammation, and nail infections. In severe cases, the infection can spread to the blood and cause fever, chest pain, and breathing problems.		The symptoms of fusariosis can vary depending on the part of the body that is infected. Common symptoms include skin lesions, eye inflammation, and nail infections. In severe cases, the infection can spread to the blood and cause fever, chest pain, and breathing problems.

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	Fusariosis is diagnosed through a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory tests. The tests can include a skin biopsy, blood tests, and imaging tests.		Fusariosis is diagnosed through a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory tests. The tests can include a skin biopsy, blood tests, and imaging tests.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	The treatment for fusariosis depends on the severity of the infection and the patient's overall health. Antifungal medications are commonly used. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.		The treatment for fusariosis depends on the severity of the infection and the patient's overall health. Antifungal medications are commonly used. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.

	== Prevention ==		== Prevention ==
	Prevention of fusariosis involves avoiding contact with the ''Fusarium'' fungus. This can be difficult because the fungus is common in the environment. People with weak immune systems should take extra precautions to avoid infection.		Prevention of fusariosis involves avoiding contact with the ''Fusarium'' fungus. This can be difficult because the fungus is common in the environment. People with weak immune systems should take extra precautions to avoid infection.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Fungal infection]]		* [[Fungal infection]]
	* [[Immunodeficiency]]		* [[Immunodeficiency]]
	* [[Antifungal medication]]		* [[Antifungal medication]]

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	[[Category:Rare diseases]]		[[Category:Rare diseases]]

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'''Fusariosis''' is a rare infection caused by the fungus ''Fusarium''. It can occur in people with weak immune systems. Fusariosis can affect the skin, nails, and eyes. In severe cases, it can spread to the blood and cause serious health problems.

== Causes ==
Fusariosis is caused by the ''Fusarium'' fungus. This fungus is common in the environment, including soil and plants. People can get infected by coming into contact with the fungus, especially if they have a weak immune system.

== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of fusariosis can vary depending on the part of the body that is infected. Common symptoms include skin lesions, eye inflammation, and nail infections. In severe cases, the infection can spread to the blood and cause fever, chest pain, and breathing problems.

== Diagnosis ==
Fusariosis is diagnosed through a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory tests. The tests can include a skin biopsy, blood tests, and imaging tests.

== Treatment ==
The treatment for fusariosis depends on the severity of the infection and the patient's overall health. Antifungal medications are commonly used. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.

== Prevention ==
Prevention of fusariosis involves avoiding contact with the ''Fusarium'' fungus. This can be difficult because the fungus is common in the environment. People with weak immune systems should take extra precautions to avoid infection.

== See also ==
* [[Fungal infection]]
* [[Immunodeficiency]]
* [[Antifungal medication]]

[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
[[Category:Fungal diseases]]
[[Category:Rare diseases]]

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