Mycoses
Most plant diseases – around 85 percent – are caused by fungal or fungal-like organisms. However, other serious diseases of food and feed crops are caused by viral and bacterial organisms. Certain nematodes also cause plant disease.  Fungal Diseases Fungal diseases are called mycoses and those affecting humans can be divided into four groups based on the level of penetration into the body tissues. (view-How Common are Fungal Diseases) Superficial mycoses are caused by fungi that grow on the surface of the skin or hair. 1 Superficial mycoses are caused by fungi that grow on the surface of the skin or hair. 2  Cutaneous mycoses or dermatomycoses include such infections as athlete's foot and ringworm, where growth occurs only in the superficial layers of skin, nails, or hair. The diseases caused by fungal infestation are together referred to as mycoses. They are classified into different groups, depending on the nature of the tissue that is involved, and mode of entry into the host. Although many species of fungi are beneficial in some way or the other, there are certain species that can cause diseases in humans. General symptoms of such infestations include itching, straining, white patches, and burning on the skin. Skin Disorders Caused by Fungi. These are the diseases caused by fungi that grow only on the surface of the skin and hair, i.e., the infection is confined to the outermost layers of skin, nail, and hair. These are the least harmful ones of all fungal infections, as they fail to penetrate the body of the host, and affect only the cells on the surface. Although many species of fungi are beneficial in some way or the other, there are certain species that can cause diseases in humans. General symptoms of such infestations include itching, straining, white patches, and burning on the skin. Skin Disorders Caused by Fungi. Fungal diseases are called mycoses and those affecting humans can be divided into four groups based on the level of penetration into the body tissues. (view-How Common are Fungal Diseases). 1  Superficial mycoses are caused by fungi that grow on the surface of the skin or hair. 2  Cutaneous mycoses or dermatomycoses include such infections as athlete's foot and ringworm, where growth occurs only in the superficial layers of skin, nails, or hair. 1 Superficial mycoses are caused by fungi that grow on the surface of the skin or hair. 2  Cutaneous mycoses or dermatomycoses include such infections as athlete's foot and ringworm, where growth occurs only in the superficial layers of skin, nails, or hair. Fungi cause many kinds of diseases in plants and animals. Diseases in humans caused by fungus infection range from skin disorders to serious illness. Fungal diseases like blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, and candidiasis in humans often attack the lungs. Thrush, a fungal disease of the throat, is found mainly in infants. 1 Histoplasmosis-is caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, it is found in soil fertilized by bat droppings. 2  It is most prevalent in the Ohio River and Mississippi Valley. 3  This illness is also known as Cave disease and Darling's disease. 4  The illness presents with flu-like symptoms and can resemble tuberculosis. Mucormycosis – A rare infection caused by different fungi that belong to a group of fungi called Mucoromycotina. These fungi typically live in soil and in association with decaying organic matter, such as leaves, compost piles, or rotten wood. 1  Symptoms. 2  Risk and Prevention. 3  Diagnosis and Testing. Aspergillosis-Caused by the fungus Aspergillus and usually occurs in people with lung diseases or weakened immune systems Fungal diseases are often caused by fungi that are common in the environment. Fungi live outdoors in soil and on plants and trees as well as on many indoor surfaces and on human skin. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health. Aspergillosis-Caused by the fungus Aspergillus and usually occurs in people with lung diseases or weakened immune systems. 1  Symptoms. 2  Risk and Prevention. 3  Diagnosis and Testing. Fungal diseases are often caused by fungi that are common in the environment. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health. Mild fungal skin diseases can look like a rash and are very common. Fungal diseases in the lungs are often similar to other illnesses such as the flu or tuberculosis. 
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