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| name = Fungal infection | |||
| image = [[File:Pulmonary_aspergillosis.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = [[Pulmonary aspergillosis]] | |||
| field = [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| synonyms = Mycosis | |||
| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[cough]], [[fatigue]], [[skin rash]] | |||
| complications = [[Sepsis]], [[organ failure]] | |||
| onset = Varies by type | |||
| duration = Varies by type | |||
| causes = [[Fungi]] | |||
| risks = [[Immunocompromised]] state, [[diabetes]], [[antibiotic]] use | |||
| diagnosis = [[Microscopy]], [[culture (biology)|culture]], [[PCR]] | |||
| differential = [[Bacterial infection]], [[viral infection]] | |||
| prevention = [[Hygiene]], avoiding [[contaminated soil]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antifungal]] medications | |||
| medication = [[Amphotericin B]], [[fluconazole]], [[itraconazole]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies by type and patient health | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
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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 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. | ||
[[File:Fungal tongue.jpg|alt=Fungal infection|thumb|Fungal infection]] | [[File:Fungal tongue.jpg|alt=Fungal infection|left|thumb|Fungal infection]] | ||
== Fungal diseases == | == Fungal diseases == | ||
Fungi can cause many different types of illnesses, including: | Fungi can cause many different types of illnesses, including: | ||
[[File:Dermatophytosis 20191013-01ASD.jpg|alt=Dermatophytosis|thumb|'''Dermatophytosis''']] | [[File:Dermatophytosis 20191013-01ASD.jpg|alt=Dermatophytosis|left|thumb|'''Dermatophytosis''']] | ||
* Asthma or allergies. Learn more about mold and how it can affect your health. | * Asthma or allergies. Learn more about mold and how it can affect your health. | ||
* Rashes or infections on the skin and nails | * Rashes or infections on the skin and nails | ||
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== Common infections caused by fungi == | == Common infections caused by fungi == | ||
[[File:Fungal infection, Bone Marrow (2) (4209118486).jpg|alt=Fungal infection, Bone Marrow|thumb|'''Fungal infection, Bone Marrow''']] | [[File:Fungal infection, Bone Marrow (2) (4209118486).jpg|alt=Fungal infection, Bone Marrow|left|thumb|'''Fungal infection, Bone Marrow''']] | ||
* '''[[Aspergillosis]]''' | * '''[[Aspergillosis]]''' | ||
* '''[[Blastomycosis]]''' | * '''[[Blastomycosis]]''' | ||
* '''[[Candidiasis]]''' | * '''[[Candidiasis]]''' | ||
* '''[[Candida auris]]''' | * '''[[Candida auris]]''' | ||
* '''[[Coccidioidomycosis]]''' | * '''[[Coccidioidomycosis]]''' | ||
* '''[[C. neoformans infection]]''' | * '''[[C. neoformans infection]]''' | ||
* '''[[C. gattii infection]]''' | * '''[[C. gattii infection]]''' | ||
* '''[[Fungal eye infections]]''' | * '''[[Fungal eye infections]]''' | ||
* '''[[Fungal nail infections]]''' | * '''[[Fungal nail infections]]''' | ||
* '''[[Histoplasmosis]]''' | * '''[[Histoplasmosis]]''' | ||
* '''[[Mucormycosis]]''' | * '''[[Mucormycosis]]''' | ||
* '''[[Mycetoma]]''' | * '''[[Mycetoma]]''' | ||
* '''[[Pneumocystis pneumonia]]''' | * '''[[Pneumocystis pneumonia]]''' | ||
* '''[[Ringworm]]''' | * '''[[Ringworm]]''' | ||
* '''[[Sporotrichosis]]''' | * '''[[Sporotrichosis]]''' | ||
* '''[[Other Fungal Diseases]]''' | * '''[[Other Fungal Diseases]]''' | ||
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{{Infectious_disease}} | {{Infectious_disease}} | ||
{{Mycoses}} | {{Mycoses}} | ||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:Neglected diseases]] | [[Category:Neglected diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Tropical diseases]] | [[Category:Tropical diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Fungal diseases]] | [[Category:Fungal diseases]] | ||
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| Fungal infection | |
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| Synonyms | Mycosis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fever, cough, fatigue, skin rash |
| Complications | Sepsis, organ failure |
| Onset | Varies by type |
| Duration | Varies by type |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Fungi |
| Risks | Immunocompromised state, diabetes, antibiotic use |
| Diagnosis | Microscopy, culture, PCR |
| Differential diagnosis | Bacterial infection, viral infection |
| Prevention | Hygiene, avoiding contaminated soil |
| Treatment | Antifungal medications |
| Medication | Amphotericin B, fluconazole, itraconazole |
| Prognosis | Varies by type and patient health |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
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]
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]
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- Aspergillosis
- Blastomycosis
- Candidiasis
- Candida auris
- Coccidioidomycosis
- C. neoformans infection
- C. gattii infection
- Fungal eye infections
- Fungal nail infections
- Histoplasmosis
- Mucormycosis
- Mycetoma
- Pneumocystis pneumonia
- Ringworm
- Sporotrichosis
- Other Fungal Diseases
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