Health professionals refer to fungal skin diseases as “tineas” and name them according to the region affected  (TABLE 23.1). Fungal skin diseases are persistent, in part because fungi can penetrate deeper layers of skin than can ointments and creams. There are fewer antifungal drugs than antibacterial ones, and antifungals often have  more severe side effects. Reflect on the evolutionary relationships among bacteria, fungi, and humans. Why it is  harder to fight fungi than bacteria?

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Q: Which of the following is true about fungal spores?

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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.