Question 1

With fungus in my bloodstream and negative results on my igg, iga, igm, and ige, next step for my current doctor? 2 pueomia (sp) shots last 2 yrs.

Accepted Answer

Infection is usually quite serious.  If it showed up on culture, presumably your doctor will know what organism and be able to pursue more tests and the correct treatment.

Question 2

How does one get tested for bacteria/fungus in the bloodstream does it get tested in a reg lab or does a pathologist in a infectious disease lab test?

Accepted Answer

Will detect if one has a bacterial blood stream infection or fungal. Any microbiology lab( infectious disease) in any hospital can run this test.

Question 3

Is there such a thing as having fungus, bacteria and yeast all at once in the bloodstream in someone who has low immune ?

Accepted Answer

And that is very serious especially in someone with low immune system.

Question 4

What fungus can causes lung infections and can spread to bloodstream and brain?

Accepted Answer

Leads my list of a brain seeker, but others are histoplasmosis, and coccidioidomycosis of san joachim valley fever fame.

Question 5

Is fungus in the blood stream a precursor to cancer and why?

Accepted Answer

Fungus in the bloodstream is rare, and usually occurs in severely ill patients. Some may have cancer, many have indwelling intravenous catheters, some may already have cancer and be immunosuppressed. But fungus in the bloodstream is not a precursor to cancer.

Question 6

Can a fungus infection be in my blood stream?

Accepted Answer

Anything is possible , but unless you have severe illness or immunocompromise it is very unlikely.

Question 7

Fungus on my behind?

Accepted Answer

Most fungal infections of the skin respond to 10 days of treatment with over-the-counter anti-fungal creams. The question is why do you have that type of infection there. If the infection doesn't respond or is getting worse, you need to be seen by an internist or a dermatologist. Diabetes may predispose one to such infections, so if the infection persisits or recurs, you should be tested for that.

Question 8

Skin fungus worries

Accepted Answer

Be happy.  There are lots of easy treatments for a skin fungus.  See a dermatologist!

Question 9

How can u cure skin fungus?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the type of fungus, topical creams or ointments or oral medicine can cure skin fungus.

Question 10

Can fungus cause sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Fungus infection is one (of several) cause of chronic sinusitis.

Fungus in bloodstream

With fungus in my bloodstream and negative results on my igg, iga, igm, and ige, next step for my current doctor? 2 pueomia (sp) shots last 2 yrs.

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How does one get tested for bacteria/fungus in the bloodstream does it get tested in a reg lab or does a pathologist in a infectious disease lab test?

Is there such a thing as having fungus, bacteria and yeast all at once in the bloodstream in someone who has low immune ?

What fungus can causes lung infections and can spread to bloodstream and brain?

Is fungus in the blood stream a precursor to cancer and why?

Can a fungus infection be in my blood stream?

Fungus on my behind?

Skin fungus worries

How can u cure skin fungus?

Can fungus cause sinusitis?

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