Fungal infection

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Fungal infection
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 infection
Fungal infection

Fungal diseases[edit]

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]

Fungal infection, Bone Marrow
Fungal infection, Bone Marrow
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Fungal infection and mesomycetozoea
Superficial and
cutaneous
(dermatomycosis):
Tinea = skin;
Piedra (exothrix/
endothrix) = hair
Subcutaneous,
systemic,
and opportunistic
Ascomycota
Dimorphic
(yeast+mold)
Yeast-like
Mold-like
Basidiomycota
Zygomycota
(Zygomycosis)
Microsporidia
(Microsporidiosis)

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