Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, is a severe and often fatal fungal infection caused by fungi from the Mucorales order. It primarily affects individuals…
Intertrigo: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Intertrigo is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs in body folds due to friction, moisture, heat, and lack of air circulation. It typically develops in…
Infection Due to Penicillium marneffei
Penicillium marneffei, now classified as Talaromyces marneffei, is a dimorphic fungus endemic to Southeast Asia and Southern China. This opportunistic pathogen poses a significant risk…
Eumycotic mycetoma
Eumycotic mycetoma is a chronic, progressively destructive fungal infection affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and bones. It primarily occurs in tropical and subtropical regions and…
Esophageal candidiasis
Esophageal candidiasis, also known as Candida esophagitis, is a fungal infection caused by Candida species, primarily Candida albicans. It commonly affects immunocompromised individuals, such as…
Disseminated histoplasma capsulatum infection
Histoplasmosis, caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, is a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other organs, leading to a more severe,…
Disseminated blastomycosis
Disseminated blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus endemic to certain regions of North America. This condition arises when…
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a significant fungal infection caused primarily by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. This disease predominantly affects the lungs and central nervous system, leading…
Cryptococcal meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a severe fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals. This disease is caused by the Cryptococcus…
coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley fever, is a fungal infection caused by the Coccidioides species. These fungi are typically found in the soil of arid…