Cutaneous candidiasis is a yeast infection that affects the skin and causes a red rash accompanied by dry and scaly patches of skin. Sometimes, these scales will ooze pus or become crusty. Although ...

The doctor’s responsibility is to identify which patients are prone to infections and implement preventative measures early.

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and treatment are also different. The autoimmune activity in psoriasis causes the rapid overgrowth of skin cells.

Diseases caused by Candida are among the most common fungal infections worldwide. The new guideline was developed over four years by a team of more than one hundred experts from 35 countries.

Background: The epidemiological trend of lower respiratory tract fungal infections remains unclear. This study aims to quantify the global burden of these infections from 1990 to 2021 using data from ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can cause itchiness in the groin or inner thighs. Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection ...

Folliculitis, caused by bacterial or fungal infections, is inflammation of your ... It’s most likely to occur on your thighs, buttocks, neck, and armpits — places where friction is common.

Bacterial infection is a frequent trigger of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), syndrome that could also increase the risk of infection. This investigation evaluated prevalence and characteristics ...

Introduction: Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are important for the resistance of plants to insect infestation and diseases. However, the effect of AM fungal colonization of plants response to ...