Diseases caused by the fungi

Answer 1

1. Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis) - a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, causing itching, burning, and redness.
2. Ringworm (Tinea corporis) - a fungal infection that causes a ring-shaped rash on the skin.
3. Candidiasis - a fungal infection caused by the Candida fungus, commonly affecting the mouth (oral thrush) and genital area (l yeast infection).
4. Fungal nail infections - fungal infections that affect the nails, causing discoloration, thickening, and crumbling of the nails.
5. Aspergillosis - a serious fungal infection caused by the Aspergillus fungus, which can affect the lungs and other organs in people with weakened immune systems.
6. Valley fever (Coccidioidomycosis) - a fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of the Coccidioides fungus, which can cause flu-like symptoms and pneumonia.
7. Histoplasmosis - a fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of the Histoplasma fungus, which can cause respiratory symptoms and lung disease.
8. Cryptococcosis - a fungal infection caused by the Cryptococcus fungus, which can affect the lungs, brain, and other organs in people with weakened immune systems.