Question 1

could you get fungi on your balls?

Accepted Answer

Yes: the most common is candida which creates an itchy, reddish rash.  Other fungi that can infect the skin in other parts of the body can land on the skin of the testicles, but are extremely rare.

Question 2

in which food does fungi grow best?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Fungi can grow in almost any live substance, some of which would be classified as foods.  You can see it on breads, fruit, cheese, etc.  Fungi can also grow on and in people -- both living and dead. Some feel that candida (which is a fungus) grows more liberally when fed by sugary, high carbohydrate foods.  Sorry if this does not answer your question in the manner you wish, but it's my best try.

Question 3

how do fungi affect children's health?

Accepted Answer

No serious problems: Generally annoying,but no scientific evidence they cause significant issues.

Question 4

what are the 10 deadliest fungi globally that are not foodborne? i know it's probably impossible to truly answer but please try. thank you very much

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection: Histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidiodomycosis, paracoccidiodomycosis, cryptococcus, aspergillus, mucomycosis (absidia, rhizopus and others), disseminated candidiasis, and other.

Question 5

how to remove warts and fungi?

Accepted Answer

Two different: These are completely different problems that are treated in different ways.  A lot depends on where the fungus and warts are at!  please provide a location and we can give you better advice.

Question 6

fungi is that related to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Fungal infections are related to diabetes
in that people with diabetes are more prone to fungal infections. Diabetes decreases the immune system and this makes people with diabetes more prone to
fungal infections.

Question 7

how can i cured fungi definetly from my body to not come back?

Accepted Answer

You can't: You can cure a current infection but can always get another infection in the future.

Question 8

how can i cure fungi nais i tried over-the-counter medication and does not go away?

Accepted Answer

Oral med: Could be an option.

Question 9

i got skin fungi for whole life -22years. i have learnt that onion and garlic are best eatten to cure it with moderate use. what else should i eat?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Probably you have something other than fungus. Your diet is important for other reasons. No food helps with any kind of fungus infection.

Question 10

are all antibiotics made from fungi?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic: They are all synthetic.  We've come a long way since alexander fleming discovered dead bacteria surrounding his cultures of penicillium fungi in 1928.

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What are the 10 deadliest fungi globally that are not foodborne? i know it's probably impossible to truly answer but please try. thank you very much

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How to remove warts and fungi?

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Fungi is that related to diabetes?

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How can i cured fungi definetly from my body to not come back?

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How can i cure fungi nais i tried over-the-counter medication and does not go away?

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I got skin fungi for whole life -22years. i have learnt that onion and garlic are best eatten to cure it with moderate use. what else should i eat?

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Are all antibiotics made from fungi?

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