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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for Caused by a fungus
  1. Tinea Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete's foot and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tineainfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Fungal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fungalinfections.html - Health Topics
  3. Aspergillosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Aspergillosis is a disease caused by a fungus (or mold) called Aspergillus. The fungus is very common in both indoors and outdoors. Most people breathe in the spores ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/aspergillosis.html - Health Topics
  4. Valley Fever (National Library of Medicine)  
    Valley Fever is a disease caused by a fungus (or mold) called Coccidioides. The fungi live in the soil of dry areas like the southwestern U.S. You get it from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/valleyfever.html - Health Topics
  5. Histoplasmosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Histoplasma. This fungus is common in the central and eastern United States, especially around the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. It can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/histoplasmosis.html - Health Topics
  6. Eye Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyeinfections.html - Health Topics
  7. Pneumocystis Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Pneumocystis jirovecii? Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that is common throughout the world. Many people have been exposed to it as children. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pneumocystisinfections.html - Health Topics
  8. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... area. What causes skin infections? Skin infections are caused by different kinds of germs. For example,: Bacteria cause cellulitis, impetigo, and staphylococcal (staph) infections Viruses cause shingles, warts, and herpes simplex Fungi cause athlete's foot and yeast infections Parasites cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html - Health Topics
  9. Athlete's Foot (National Library of Medicine)  
    Athlete's foot is a common infection caused by a fungus. It most often affects the space between the toes. Symptoms include itching, burning, and cracked, scaly skin between your toes. You can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/athletesfoot.html - Health Topics
  10. Germs and Hygiene (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you sick. Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by germs. The main types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. How do germs spread? There are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/germsandhygiene.html - Health Topics
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