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Page 1 of 4 General Fungal Infection Introduction
Description Fungal infections on or in the body are referred to as mycoses (singular mycosis) and are divided into three categories: superficial, subcutaneous, and systemic mycoses. Superficial mycoses include infections of the skin, hair or nails. These infections are often not serious and are self-limiting. Subcutaneous mycoses occur in deeper layers of the skin and are caused by different fungi than those that cause superficial infections. Systemic mycoses are infections of the organs. There are primary and secondary systemic mycoses. Primary infections are those that occur in otherwise healthy individuals. They are often not very severe. Secondary infections occur in people with some other condition, such as antibiotic use or a weakened immune system. These infections can be quite serious, especially for those suffering from AIDS or those taking immunosuppressive drugs. The organisms that can cause secondary systemic mycosis are often referred to as opportunistic pathogens as they only cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems or defenses. For more information on specific forms of Fungal Infection, see the following dedicated sections:
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