FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Fungal infections are common throughout much of the natural
world. In humans, fungal infections occur when an invading
fungus takes over an area of the body and is too much for the
immune system to handle.
Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. There are also
some fungi that live naturally in the human body.
Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi.
When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult to
kill, as they can survive in the environment and re-infect the
person trying to get better.
, Who is at risk?
• Fungal infections are common in humans and
are usually not very serious if they are treated
quickly and correctly.
• Anyone with a weakened immune system may
be more likely to contract a fungal infection, as
well as anyone who is taking antibiotics.
• Cancer treatment and diabetes may also make
a person more prone to fungal infections.
, TYPES OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS
• Tinea Pedis (Artheletes foot)
• Tinea Corporis (Ring worms)
• Tinea Cruris (Jack Inch)
• Candidiasis
Fungal infections are common throughout much of the natural
world. In humans, fungal infections occur when an invading
fungus takes over an area of the body and is too much for the
immune system to handle.
Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. There are also
some fungi that live naturally in the human body.
Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi.
When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult to
kill, as they can survive in the environment and re-infect the
person trying to get better.
, Who is at risk?
• Fungal infections are common in humans and
are usually not very serious if they are treated
quickly and correctly.
• Anyone with a weakened immune system may
be more likely to contract a fungal infection, as
well as anyone who is taking antibiotics.
• Cancer treatment and diabetes may also make
a person more prone to fungal infections.
, TYPES OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS
• Tinea Pedis (Artheletes foot)
• Tinea Corporis (Ring worms)
• Tinea Cruris (Jack Inch)
• Candidiasis
