Fungus is found in abundance around the world. These range from tiny microorganisms to large mushrooms. Fungi can cause a variety of diseases in humans, some of them may be skin (cutaneous) related conditions, while others can affect the internal organs too (systemic).
The common fungal skin infections that affect individuals include candidiasis, ringworm, and athlete’s foot. Generally, it is not very easy to be rid of a fungal infection. The process may take many weeks. Here are a few general tips to prevent skin fungal infections and their spread to others:
Always treat any fungal infection immediately, for this will prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body, or from spreading to others.
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