Fungal Infection
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| Name: Fungal Infection |
| Also known as: Mycoses |
| Infection of the skin, mouth, gut or vagina (common), or an internal organ (rare) by a fungus, which is a type of microscopic plant. |
Causes of Fungal Infection
Exposure of damaged tissue, or a patient with reduced immunity, to a fungus. |
Symptoms of Fungal Infection
Depends on the site of infection. |
Tests for Fungal Infection
Swab taken of infected site for culture and examination under a microscope. |
Treatment for Fungal Infection
Antifungal creams, lotions, pessaries, tablets and injections.
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Complications of Fungal Infection of its treatment
Rarely may spread to the lungs, brain and other internal organs. |
Likely Outcome of Fungal Infection
Infections of skin, vagina, mouth and gut respond well to treatment. Infections of lungs, brain and other organs are very difficult to cure. |
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