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Infecciones por hongos

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. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about half of all types of fungi are harmful.

Some fungi reproduce through tiny spores in the air. You can inhale the spores or they can land on you. As a result, fungal infections often start in the lungs or on the skin. You are more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or take antibiotics.

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  1. Fungal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... they can land on you. As a result, fungal infections often start in the lungs or on the skin. You are more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fungalinfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Fungal nail infection 
    ... the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. Common fungal infections include: Athlete's foot Jock itch Ringworm on the ... head Fungal nail infections often start after a fungal infection on the feet. They occur more often in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001330.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Candida infection of the skin 
    ... benefit, and some can cause harmful infections. Some fungal infections are caused by fungi that often live on ... is helpful. Drying (absorbent) powders may help prevent fungal infections. Losing weight may help eliminate the problem if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000880.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Jock itch 
    ... the groin area, such as from sweating. A fungal infection of the feet can spread to the groin ... 77. Hay RJ. Dermatophytosis (ringworm) and other superficial mycoses. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000876.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Athlete's foot 
    ... 77. Hay RJ. Dermatophytosis (ringworm) and other superficial mycoses. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000875.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Ringworm of the body 
    ... skin clean and dry. Use creams that treat fungal infections. Creams that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000877.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Ringworm of the scalp 
    Ringworm of the scalp is a fungal infection that affects the scalp. It is also called tinea capitis. Related ringworm infections may be found: In a man's beard In the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000878.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Voriconazole 
    ... years of age and older to treat serious fungal infections such as invasive aspergillosis (a fungal infection that begins in the lungs and spreads through ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605022.html - Drugs and Supplements
  9. Ketoconazole Topical 
    ... parts of the body), tinea cruris (jock itch; fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks), tinea pedis (athlete's foot; fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605014.html - Drugs and Supplements
  10. Isavuconazonium Injection 
    Isavuconazonium injection is used to treat serious fungal infections such as invasive aspergillosis (a fungal infection that begins in the lungs and spreads through the bloodstream to other organs) and invasive mucormycosis ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a615030.html - Drugs and Supplements
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