A Few Types of Fungus

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Fungi are present in almost every environment and can be found everywhere. There are several different types of fungi and each one has a different effect, there are however only 300 of the millions out there that are harmful to your health. I will go over the few of the more common ones which are candidiasis, ringworm, and Histoplasmosis.

Candidiasis is the most common fungal infection among individuals. These fungi usually come in the form of a nail fungus infection. These fungi are caused by a yeast that comes from the candida family. Candida yeast usually lives on the skin or mucous membrane and typically do not cause any harm, however in larger growth of them can cause symptoms to develop. Besides the nails or skin on the feet, these candida can form infections in the mouth, throat, and even female genitals.

Ringworm is another fungal skin infection. Appearance being circular in shape gave this fungal infection its name “RINGworm.” This infection is usually red and itchy and anyone can obtain this type of fungus, as it lives in skin surfaces as well as household material items such as clothing, bedding, and towels. One example of ringworm goes by the name of athlete’s foot, medically identified as tinea.

Lastly, histoplasmosis is yet another fungal infection called histoplasma. These fungi live in the environment, more specifically in soil where bird or bat droppings usually are. This type of soil is more commonly found in the central parts of America and global regions such as South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. This type of fungus is unfortunately airborne and you may get this infection by simply inhaling the spores. Although the infection is noticed in the form of cough, fatigue, and fever symptoms, these symptoms will generally subside on their own and do not require medication.

All in all, we see how fungi come in several forms and have different reactions and ways of infecting. If you are concerned that you may have developed a type of fungus, it is important to visit a specialist as soon as possible before the infection worsens.

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