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Fungi and fungal infections

Fungi and fungal infections

Fungi are simple parasitic life-forms that include yeasts, moulds, mushrooms, and toadstools. The fungi that are responsible for causing disease can be divided into two groups: filamentous fungi and yeasts. Filamentous fungi are made up of branching threads known as hyphae, which form a network called a mycelium. Mushrooms and toad-stools are the reproductive structures [...]

Ringworm: tinea types, symptoms, diagnosis and treantment

Ringworm: tinea types, symptoms, diagnosis and treantment

Ringworm is a popolar name for certain fungal skin infections commonly found on the feet, groin, scalp, nails or trunk. Ringworm causes ring-shaped, reddened, scaly, or blistery skin patches. Tinea is the scientific nameĀ  for a group of common fungal infections of the skin, hair, or nails. Most are caused by fungi called dermatophytes. The [...]

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