Table 5.3.
Fungi and associated diseases
| Fungi | Infections |
|---|---|
| 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 |