An apple farmer notices that some of the trees in his orchard have a fungus on them and those trees have necrotic ring spots typically associated with a viral infection. The trees that don't have fungus appear to be healthy. What is the most likely conclusion the farmer can make here?

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Fungal Infections

Fungal infection can be defined as an infectious disease caused by fungi. A fungal infection is also referred to as mycosis. Fungal infections are contagious, spreading from person to person. Mycosis can be contracted even from an infected animal or contaminated soil. The most common symptom is skin rashes and vaginal discharge in females.