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  2. Fungal infection - Wikipedia

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    A fungal infection may occur after antibiotics for a bacterial infection which has occurred following COVID-19. [25] The most common serious fungal infections in people with COVID-19 include aspergillosis and invasive candidiasis. [26]

  3. Pathogenic fungus - Wikipedia

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    Th1-type cell-mediated immunity (CMI) is required for clearance of a fungal infection. Candida albicans is a kind of diploid yeast that commonly occurs among the human gut microflora. C. albicans is an opportunistic pathogen in humans. Abnormal over-growth of this fungus can occur, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. [7]

  4. Infection - Wikipedia

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    As bacterial and viral infections can both cause the same kinds of symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish which is the cause of a specific infection. [12] Distinguishing the two is important, since viral infections cannot be cured by antibiotics whereas bacterial infections can. [13]

  5. This Infection Can Be Confused With COVID—But It’s ... - AOL

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    The condition is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of the U.S. and other parts of the world, according to the Centers for ...

  6. Candida (fungus) - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics promote yeast (fungal) infections, including gastrointestinal (GI) Candida overgrowth and penetration of the GI mucosa. [9] While women are more susceptible to genital yeast infections, men can also be infected. Certain factors, such as prolonged antibiotic use, increase the risk for both men and women.

  7. Candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]

  8. Paronychia - Wikipedia

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    Acute paronychia is usually caused by bacteria. It is often treated with antibiotics, either topical (applied to the skin) or oral (taken by mouth), or both.Chronic paronychia is most often caused by a yeast infection of the soft tissues around the nail but can also be traced to a bacterial infection.

  9. Fungus - Wikipedia

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    The English word fungus is directly adopted from the Latin fungus (mushroom), used in the writings of Horace and Pliny. [10] This in turn is derived from the Greek word sphongos (σφόγγος 'sponge'), which refers to the macroscopic structures and morphology of mushrooms and molds; [11] the root is also used in other languages, such as the German Schwamm ('sponge') and Schimmel ('mold').