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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. Medications that Weaken Your Immune System and Fungal Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Medications that Weaken Your Immune System and Fungal Infections
    https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/infections/immune-system.html - External Health Links
  6. 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
  7. Cancer Patients and Fungal Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Cancer Patients and Fungal Infections
    https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/infections/cancer-patients.html - External Health Links
  8. Stem Cell Transplant Patients and Fungal Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Bone Marrow Transplantation/Related Issues ... Bone Marrow Transplantation ... Stem Cells/Related Issues ... Stem Cells ... Fungal Infections/Related Issues ... Fungal Infections
    https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/infections/stem-cell.html - External Health Links
  9. People living with HIV/AIDS and Fungal Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... a greater chance of getting some types of fungal infections, like cryptococcosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).
    https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/infections/hiv-aids.html - External Health Links
  10. Organ Transplant Patients and Fungal Infections (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    fungi, fungal, infection, fungus, opportunistic infections, hospital-associated infections, community-acquired infections, public health, outbreaks, monitoring, prevention guidelines, interventions strategies, ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/infections/organ-transplant.html - External Health Links
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