TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – fungal infection as known as mikosis. Although most fungi are harmless to humans, some are capable of causing disease under certain conditions.
Diseases Caused by Fungal Infections
Citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the cdc.gov site, here are some types of diseases caused by fungal infections:
1. Nail fungus infection
Onychomycosis or nail fungus infection occurs in the fingernails or toenails, but more often affects the toenails. A common nail fungus infection is characterized by the nail turning yellow or brown in color, thickening, and becoming brittle or cracking easily. Nail fungus can usually be caused by various types of fungi that live in the environment.
2. Kandidas vagina
Vaginal candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida or yeast. Symptoms of vaginal candidiasis include: vaginal itching or pain, pain during sexual intercourse, pain or discomfort when urinating, or abnormal vaginal discharge.
Although most vaginal candida are mild, in some advanced stages, women can develop a severe infection in the vaginal area, including redness, swelling, and cracks in the vaginal wall.
3. Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungal infection. This condition is characterized by a red and itchy ring-shaped rash on the surface of the skin.
The fungus that causes ringworm can live on skin, surfaces, and household items such as clothes, towels, and bedding.
4. Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that lives in the environment. If inhaled, this fungus can cause infection, especially in those who have low immunity, such as people with HIV / AIDS.
5. Mucormicosis
Mucormicosis is a serious fungal infection, and generally affects those who have health problems and low immunity. Mucormycosis infection usually affects the lungs, and injured skin.
6. Fungal eye infection
Fungal eye infections are rare, but once they do occur, they can be quite severe. This condition is usually caused by an injury to the eye.
7. Fusariosis
This disease is caused by a variety of different fungi in the genus Fusarium. The infection generally affects the eyes, skin, or nails. In some patients, symptoms may include: fevercough, and chest pain.
DELFI ANA HARAHAP
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