HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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

Answered 10/23/2013

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Nail fungus on finger nail it does not cure since 4years.I had many medication.thank u?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What substance can obstruct the skin pores, making it impossible to wash. Could it be a fungus, because the skin is sparkly , very thin, no perspiratio?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Corona positive, now NEGATIVE age 54. I was given meldrol steroids & put on oxygen for 4 hours at home. I wasnt hospitalized. What are the chances of black fungus? Thank you. P.s Im pre diabetic?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Ive had pneumonia since March not much change and dr wants to do a bronchoscope,How safe is this?Shouldnt we try a different antibiotic?I only had one dose of antibiotic since March and fungus test was negative,So assuming its bacterial I scared?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Would rx be better at getting rid of toe fungus? ive tried 1 over the counter and soaking feet. didn't work. thank u.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What are the 10 deadliest viruses globally that are not foodborne? I know it's probably impossible to truly answer but please try. Thank you very much
Is zinc & vitamin C & D the culprit in black fungus ? Thank you?
Please answer! what would you recommend to be the best treatment for fungus on finger and toe nails?
My large toe is discolored. they just don't look like the other toes so could this be a fungus ? if so what can I put on it? thank you?
Don't have Vicks but have icy hot would that also work to fight foot fungus? Does it have almost the same properties? Thank u.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.