Question 1

how long can fungal infections last?

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Fungal infections: That depends upon the fungus, where the infection is located and how it is treated.  Go and have a doctor look at this.  Good luck.

Question 2

how does a person get a fungal infection?

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By catching one: An infection is a condition in which a germ enters your body and causes it harm.  There are three main categories of germs: viruses, bacteria, and fungi.  Fungi are full single cells that can join together into threads.  If these enter your body, you can get a fungal infection.  You get them by contact with someone who has a fungal infection or just fungus on their skin.

Question 3

how do i know if i have a fungal infection?

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Rash: If you have a fungal infection on the skin, you will see an annula rash (circular) with and elevated scly border.  If the infection is under the nails, there with be debris with lifting of the nail.

Question 4

what can be done to  cure fungal infections?

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Medication/hygeine: Topical or oral medication as well as steps to mimimize excessive moisture from accumulating and allow proper exposure to air.

Question 5

touched a fungal infection, did i contract it?

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Possibly: Some fungal infections (tinea, trichosporon...) can be spread by contact or through fomites (objects that may become colonized with the organisms like towels).  Handwashing works.  Avoid sharing towels and clothing (especially athletic types), wipe down workout equipment with antimicrobial towels.  Depends on the agent, duration of contact, and your immune systems function...And good or bad luck.

Question 6

how can fungal infections be avoided in women?

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Depends: This question is too general. Why are you asking? There are hundreds of different fungus infections which occur in different people for different reasons.

Question 7

can a fungal infection be what's making me ill?

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Possibly: However, without any details of your illness, it is impossible to hypothesize about the cause of your problems.  Please discuss your concerns with your doctor.  Best wishes.

Question 8

why would someone be prone to fungal infections?

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Fungal infections: Depends upon whether you are referring to skin (superficial dermatomycoses), or to systemic fungal infections.  The latter are often managed by our fixed tissue immune mechanisms, and may suggest immune deficiency which needs aggressive evaluation. Go see an infectious disease expert and be examined and treated. Good luck.

Question 9

hi i need to treat my fungal infection how can i?

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Fungal infection: There are many over the counter fungal infection treatments available depending where the location is. If you have athletes foot, or jock itch a cream containing Clotrimazole or Miconazole can help clear it. Apply to skin when clean and dry and try to keep that area from becoming too moist by wearing open shoes (sandals) or by changing undergarments if sweating.

Question 10

where am i more likely to contract a fungal infection?

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Warm moist areas: A fungal skin infection is more likely to occur on warm, moist parts of the body such as the armpits, the groin, and in between the toes. Candidal yeast infections can occur on the skin, or in the mouth or vagina. Fungi can be found on moist areas like locker room floors, so athlete's foot infections can start from contact with fungi on floors or on other people's footwear.

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