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Fungal infections, or mycosis, are diseases caused by a fungus (yeast or mold). Fungal infections are most common on your skin or nails, but fungi can also cause infections in your mouth, throat, lungs, urinary tract, and many other parts of your body. Fungi are living things that are classified sepRead more
Fungal infections, or mycosis, are diseases caused by a fungus (yeast or mold). Fungal infections are most common on your skin or nails, but fungi can also cause infections in your mouth, throat, lungs, urinary tract, and many other parts of your body. Fungi are living things that are classified separately from plants or animals. They move around by spreading out or sending spores (reproductive parts) into the air or environment. Many fungi live naturally in our body (mouth, GI tract, skin) but can overgrow under certain circumstances.
The symptoms of fungal infection will depend on the type, but common symptoms include skin changes, including cracking or peeling skin and itching. You’re at higher risk for fungal infections if you have a weakened immune system.
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