fungal infection
Spore-caused skin condition
A fungal infection is an illness caused by fungi invading body tissues.
Common types include athlete's foot, ringworm, yeast infections, and thrush.
Most affect skin, nails, or mucous membranes, though serious systemic infections can spread through the bloodstream in immunocompromised patients: The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream for the fungal infection.
Fungal disease
- ringwormFungal skin infection
- athlete's footFungal infection of feet
- candidiasisYeast-caused fungal infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
tinea · histoplasmosis · jock itch · oral thrush · valley fever
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
flaky · scaly · rash · discharge · cracking · peeling · blisters · discoloration
Transmissible between people
- transmissionSending of information
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- locker roomShared space for dressing
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
reinfection · cross-contamination · spreading · recurrence · carrier · incubation · public pool · skin-to-skin
Form-giving container
- mildewFungus from dampness
- dampnessMild presence of water
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
humidity · unsanitary · sweaty · poor ventilation · water damage
Antifungal medication, generic form
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- miconazoleTopical antifungal medication
- oral medicationDrugs swallowed whole
- powderFine dry particles
topical cream · spray · medicated shampoo · tea tree oil · prescription · over-the-counter
mycosis
Fungal disease
- ringwormFungal skin infection
- athlete's footFungal infection of feet
- candidiasisYeast-caused fungal infection
thrush · tinea · histoplasmosis · jock itch · oral thrush · valley fever
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
swelling · flaky · scaly · rash · discharge · cracking · peeling · blisters · discoloration · odor
contagious
Transmissible between people
- transmissionSending of information
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- locker roomShared space for dressing
outbreak · reinfection · cross-contamination · spreading · recurrence · carrier · incubation · public pool · skin-to-skin · dormant
mold
Form-giving container
moisture · humidity · unsanitary · sweaty · poor ventilation · water damage
fluconazole
Antifungal medication, generic form
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- miconazoleTopical antifungal medication
- oral medicationDrugs swallowed whole
topical cream · powder · spray · medicated shampoo · tea tree oil · prescription · over-the-counter
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