Question 1

what are some examples of fungal diseases?

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Fungal diseases: Examples of fungal infections &amp; associated organisms include: Athlete's foot (tinea pedis), Jock itch (tinea cruris), Ringworm (tinea corporis)   &amp; yeast infections  of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).Examples of fungal infections &amp; associated organisms include: Athlete's foot (tinea pedis), Jock (tinea cruris), Ringworm (tinea corporis)   &amp; yeast infections  of  skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Question 2

i was wondering are noninfectious diseases fungal?

Accepted Answer

Don't understand: Many fungi can cause infections.

Question 3

why is coccidioidomycosis  a fungal disease?

Accepted Answer

It is a fungus: Coccidioides immitis is the actual name of the fungus that causes the disease coccidioidomycosis.  It is a fungal infection because it is caused by a fungus.  This is just the same as why a bacterial infection or viral infection is called such.

Question 4

is there a possibility that fungal nails could not be a fungal disorder?

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Possibly: if the diagnosis was made by looking at the nail, then it could be a number of other conditions. For a definitive diagnosis of fungal infection, a KOH exam of scrapings, or a fungal culture can provide this. You should have a primary care doctor or dermatologist assess this. If no fungus shows on these tests, then other tests may need to be done

Question 5

i have been suffering from fungal disease on my head since 2006, when i take medication it goes away then comes back. please assist with medication ?

Accepted Answer

Anti-fungals: for minor disease topical anti-fungal shampoos may be beneficial. For more extensive disease, oral anti-fungals may need to be prescribed

Question 6

what are viral, fungal, protozoan disease?

Accepted Answer

Too big: This requires extensive explanation, but the bottom line is that these are diseases caused by different types of organisms, the ones that you mention.

Question 7

what sort of disorder is a fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Fungal infections can occur on the skin (ringworm, some diaper rashes, athlete's foot, others), on nails, in the genitals (yeast infections), in the mouth (thrush), or less commonly internal organs.  Different fungi come from different places, they have different symptoms, and are treated different ways.  Some require only a cream, some oral medication, and some IV medication.

Question 8

is it possible to have a fungal disease in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A number of fungi can cause meningitis or brain abscesses.  Coccidiodomycosis meningitis is not rare in the sw usa.  There was a recent severe nation wide outbreak of fungal meningitis, all over the news, due to contaminated compounded corticosteroids.  Mucormycosis can invade the brain from the nose.

Question 9

could a fungal disease in the human brain change a person's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Fungal Infection : The short answer is possible. However it depends in the type of fungi and if the infection caused brain damage.

Question 10

i had fungal infection for which i was using some cream. now the area has become very sticky and red.is it any other diesease?

Accepted Answer

Yes, allergic: Reaction to cream or more aggressive form of disease.  Why did you get a fungus infection the first place?  Possible diabetes?  Are you sure it is a fungus infection?  You need a doctor, go see one now.

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I have been suffering from fungal disease on my head since 2006, when i take medication it goes away then comes back. please assist with medication ?

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What are viral, fungal, protozoan disease?

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What sort of disorder is a fungal infection?

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Is it possible to have a fungal disease in the brain?

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I had fungal infection for which i was using some cream. now the area has become very sticky and red.is it any other diesease?

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