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Fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungi. [ 5 ] [ 13 ] Different types are traditionally divided according to the part of the body affected: superficial, subcutaneous , and systemic.
Mycosis-related cutaneous conditions are caused by fungi or yeasts, and may present as either a superficial or deep infection of the skin. Pages in category "Mycosis ...
Chromoblastomycosis is a long-term fungal infection of the skin [2] and subcutaneous tissue (a chronic subcutaneous mycosis). [3] It can be caused by many different types of fungi which become implanted under the skin, often by thorns or splinters. [4] Chromoblastomycosis spreads very slowly. [citation needed]
Non-mycosis fungoides CD30− cutaneous large T-cell lymphoma; Nonspecific cutaneous conditions associated with leukemia (leukemid) Pagetoid reticulosis (acral mycoses fungoides, localized epidermotropic reticulosis, mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris, unilesional mycosis fungoides, Woringer–Kolopp disease)
Skin (cutaneous); after a burn, or other skin injury, in people with leukaemia, poorly controlled diabetes, graft-versus-host disease, HIV and intravenous drug use. [ 5 ] [ 15 ] Widespread (disseminated); when the infection spreads to other organs via the blood.
Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1]
Some examples of common fungal skin infections include: Dermatophytosis , also known as ringworm, is a superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by several different species of fungi. The fungal genera which cause skin infections in humans include Trichophyton , Epidermophyton , and Microsporum . [ 21 ]
Mycosis-related cutaneous conditions (130 P) P. Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites of the skin (2 C, 147 P) V. Virus-related cutaneous conditions (2 C, 125 P)