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Fungal Infection Learning Center

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Fungi are types of parasitic plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi multiply and invade the skin, the digestive tract, the genitals, and other body t...

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Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is an infection due to the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus.
Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and may come back after treatment.
Vaginal Yeast Infection
This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans.
Jock Itch
Jock itch, also called tinea cruris or ringworm of the groin, is an infection of the groin area caused by fungus.
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges. See also: Aseptic meningitis; Meningitis - gram-negative; Meningitis - H.
Esophageal Candidiasis
Candida esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Oral Thrush
Thrush is a yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue.
Fungal Nail Infection
Fungal nail infection is an infection of the nails by a fungus.
Ringworm of the Scalp
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp.
Ringworm of the Body
Tinea corporis is a skin infection due to fungi. See also: Tinea capitis; Tinea cruris (jock itch; Tinea pedis (athlete's foot.
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus.

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