Fungal infections
Symptoms
Related diseases
Fungal infections happen when fungi invade and grow in areas of the body such as the skin, nails, or mucous membranes. These infections cause symptoms like redness, itching, and discomfort. Common types include athlete’s foot, ringworm, and thrush. Prompt treatment with antifungal medications helps manage and eliminate these infections.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology