Chapter 19, Problem 3CT

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The things which can be looked when attempting to distinguish the subcutaneous mycoses caused by fungi, which produce lesion on skin.

Introduction:

Mycoses are fungal infections of skin, nails or hair. There are plenty of physiological and environmental factors which are responsible for the fungal diseases. Persistent infection might be initiated by the inhalation or localized colonization of skin by fungi and their spores. Mycoses are classified as superficial, subcutaneous and systemic. Most of the mycoses causing fungi are opportunistic.