Table 5.3.
Fungi and associated diseases
Fungi | Infections |
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Aspergillus | Infections of ear, nose, lungs, etc. |
Penicillium | Ear and lung infections |
Dermatophytes | Tinea nigra of palms, white pildra of beard, etc. |
Candida | Cutaneous infections, diaper rash, and infections of lungs or endocardium |
Trichophyton | Athlete's foot and hair infections |
Epidermophyton | Ring worm, tinea, etc. |
Cryptococcus | Pulmonary, skin, and mucosa infections |