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Results 1 - 10 of 132 for Fungi
  1. Allergies, asthma, and molds 
    ... them is your first step toward feeling better. Mold is a common trigger. ... your asthma or allergies become worse due to mold, you are said to have a mold allergy. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000488.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Yeast and mold (image) 
    Mold and yeast are two types of fungus. Both can cause allergic reactions. Fungal spores can circulate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19348.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Ringworm of the body 
    ... is a skin infection that is caused by fungi. It is also called tinea. Related skin fungus ... Fungi are germs that can live on the dead tissue of the hair, nails, and outer skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000877.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Candida infection of the skin 
    ... hosts a variety of germs, including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body, ... harmful infections. Some fungal infections are caused by fungi that often live on the hair, nails, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000880.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ringworm of the scalp 
    Fungi are germs that can live on the dead tissue of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. Ringworm of the scalp is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. The fungi grow well ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000878.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cryptococcosis 
    Cryptococcosis is infection with the fungi Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii . ... C neoformans and C gattii are the fungi that cause this disease. ... with C gattii has mainly been seen in the Pacific Northwest ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001328.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Bone marrow culture 
    ... microscope each day to see if any bacteria, fungi, or viruses have grown. If any bacteria, fungi, or viruses are found, other tests may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003682.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture 
    ... is a laboratory test to look for bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the fluid that moves in ... culture medium. Laboratory staff then observe if bacteria, fungi, or viruses grow in the dish. Growth means ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003769.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Stay away from asthma triggers 
    ... indoor humidity at less than 50% will keep mold spores down. To do so: Keep sinks and ... Clean or replace shower curtains when you see mold on them. Check your basement for moisture and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000064.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Devices for hearing loss 
    ... the ear. It is connected to an ear mold that fits into the outer ear. The ear mold projects sound from the hearing aid into the ... the-ear unit doesn't use an ear mold. Instead it is connected to a narrow tube ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000359.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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