Infectious Diseases

Fungi are everywhere. Sometimes, they are too small to see with the naked eye. They can survive in the air, soil, water, plants and almost everywhere. There are some fungi that survive surprisingly within the human body. Fungal infections are common throughout much of the wildlife. 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. Most fungi aren't dangerous, but some types are often harmful to health. In humans, fungal infections occur when an invading fungus takes over a neighborhood of the body and is just too much for the system to handle. Like many microbes, there are cooperative fungi and detrimental fungi. When harmful fungi invade the body, they will be difficult to kill, as they will survive within the environment and re-infect the person trying to urge better. Mild fungal skin diseases can appear as if a rash and are quite common. Fungal diseases within the lungs are often almost like other illnesses like the flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like fungal meningitis and bloodstream infections are less familiar than skin and lung infections which can be deadly. The symptoms of a fungal infection will depend on the type, but basic symptoms involve the following: skin changes, which involves red and possibly cracking or peeling of skin; itching. Many fungal infections appear on the upper layers of the skin, and some progress to the deeper layers as well. Inhaling fungal spores can also lead to systemic fungal infections, such as thrush, or candidiasis. Most common fungal diseases include:

• Fungal Nail Infections
• Athlete’s Foot
• Ringworm
• Vaginal candidiasis
• Candida infections of mouth, throat and esophagus