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A member asked:

Can a fungal infection cause chronic large fiber and small fiber neuropathy throughout the body?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No, not likely.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/16/2023

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A localized fungal infection will not cause polyneuropathy affecting all four extremities. Seek an evaluation to uncover the true etiology.

Answered 4/16/2023

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