loading...| Preferred Name |
Infections, Fungal |
| Synonyms |
Fungal Infections |
| Definitions |
<p>If you have ever had <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/athletesfoot.html">athlete's foot</a> or a <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/yeastinfections.html">yeast infection</a>, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/molds.html">mold</a> and mildew are examples. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about half of all types of fungi are harmful.</p> <p>Some fungi reproduce through tiny spores in the air. You can inhale the spores or they can land on you. As a result, fungal infections often start in the lungs or on the skin. You are more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or take antibiotics.</p> <p>Fungi can be difficult to kill. For skin and nail infections, you can apply medicine directly to the infected area. Oral antifungal medicines are also available for serious infections.</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0026946 |
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Fungal Infections Mycoses |
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C0026946 |
| Date created |
08/20/1999 |
| definition |
If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about half of all types of fungi are harmful. Some fungi reproduce through tiny spores in the air. You can inhale the spores or they can land on you. As a result, fungal infections often start in the lungs or on the skin. You are more likely to get a fungal infection if you have a weakened immune system or take antibiotics. Fungi can be difficult to kill. For skin and nail infections, you can apply medicine directly to the infected area. Oral antifungal medicines are also available for serious infections. |
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| MP OTHER LANGUAGE URL |
Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/fungalinfections.html |
| MP PRIMARY INSTITUTE URL |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ |
| notation |
C0026946 |
| prefLabel |
Infections, Fungal |
| Related to |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0009450 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C1456617 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0750466 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0040247 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0004030 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0040259 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0019655 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0037278 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0009186 |
| Scope Statement |
Fungal infections, or mycoses, are caused by fungi. Many are mild and easy to treat, but others are very serious. Read about the types and treatments.https://medlineplus.gov/fungalinfections.html |
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T047 |
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