What are the two organisms that are the cause of these two fungal diseases? Answer with genus and species names How did he most likely contract the disease? What diagnostic tests would confirm the diagnosis? What is the go-to drug used to treat these diseases?

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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.