MYCOSES

MYCOSES

WHAT TYPES OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS EXIST ?

Summary

• What is it ?

• The different types of fungal infections

• The epidemiology and evolution of mycoses

• Causes and modes of transmission

• Symptoms of fungal infections

• Risk factors

• Complementary approaches

• Sites of interest

• References

There are many types of fungus, which differ in the fungal species involved, the location of the infection, its acute or

chronic nature, the mode of infection, etc.Among the fungi frequently involved in human fungal infections, we find mainly:

- "yeasts" (microscopic round mushrooms), including Candida, Cryptococcus, Pityrosporum and Pneumocystis, respectively responsible for candidiasis, cryptococcosis, pityrosporosis and pneumocystosis;

- mushrooms called "filamentous", including dermatophytes (involved in dermatophytosis), Aspergillus (causing respiratory aspergillosis), etc.

- dimorphic fungi (histoplasmosis).

Candida infections are the leading cause of nosocomial fungal infections (approximately 80%), ranging from mild infections of the skin or mucous membranes to severe organ infections.If Candida albicans is the species most often involved, you must know that there are more than 150 species of Candida! Next are the Aspergillus fungi, which cause most infections after Candida (10 to 20% of fungal infections contracted in hospital) 2.

Finally, in tropical countries, many other species can be pathogenic, such as those responsible for scalp ringworm.

To find their way around, doctors also classify mycoses3, including:

      • depending on their location: fungal infections can be superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous or deep (generalized);

      • depending on how they are transmitted: the causative agent may be endogenous (naturally occurring in the body) or exogenous (transmitted by the respiratory, cutaneous or transcutaneous route);

      • according to their severity: most fungal infections are not serious (vaginal yeast infections, fingernail fungus ...) but

fungal infections that occur in weakened people, including hospitalized, can be fatal.

                                                                    MYCOSES

Cutaneous fungal infections from head 

to toe Cutaneous mycoses account for 10% of skin diseases. From head to toe, these infections can present different symptoms.

       ALL SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS MYCOSES IN IMAGES

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MYCOSIS OF THE SKIN

  Fungal infections of the skin

 Fungal infections of the skin develop in keratin, a protein rich in sulfur. We talk about ringworm, ringworm, circulatory herpes, athlete's foot, intertrigo or tinea pedis ... All the symptoms of these mycoses in pictures.
          

         GENITAL MYCOSIS

      Vulvovaginal fungus

Vaginal mycoses are extremely common. They represent 20% of the examinations carried out by the laboratories. The
discomfort and pain are such that most often require urgent medical attention.

  MYCOSIS OF THE FOOT

        Athlete's foot

Very common, athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes inflammation of the skin, cuts in the folds, especially between the toes. How to treat it?

                                                    MYCOSES OF NAILS

     Onychomycosis in 10 questions

Onychomycosis is a common and contagious disease ... that can be treated. As long as you observe regularly your nails,
especially those of the feet more nests with mushrooms than the nails of hands.

      PERLÈCHE, MUGUET, BLACK LANGUAGE ..

  Treat oral mycosis

Perleche, lily of the valley, black tongue ... oral mycosis can take different forms. How to treat them?

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 TREATMENTS OF MYCOSES

        Non-prescription treatments

Superficial fungal infections are relatively easy to identify. Many treatments can be purchased without a prescription withthe advice of your pharmacist. But beware ! When in doubt, consult your doctor.

 TREATMENT OF MYCOSES

From antifungals to natural treatments

In the face of fungal infections, management is based on antifungals. Depending on the location, the treatment may be local(ovules, cream ...) or systemic (capsules, tablets ...).

 PREVENTION OF MYCOSES

           How to avoid fungal infections (or their recurrences)?
To prevent the occurrence of fungal infections or their recurrence, some hygiene rules are required. Our advice to put all the chances on your side.

  ALL THE TREATMENTS OF MYCOSES

     Local antifungals

• Amycor

• DAKTARIN 2 percent

• Fazol 2 percent

• Fongeryl

• Fonx

• Fungizone Lotion

• Ketoderm

• Lamisilate

• Loceryl 5 percent

• Lomexin Cream

• Loramyc®

• Mycoapaisyl

• Mycodecyl

• Mycohydralin

• Mycostatine

• Mycoster 1 Percent

• Myk 1 Percent

• Pevaryl 1 percent

• All antifungals by local route

     General antifungals

• Ancotil

• Daktarin

• Fulcine

• Fungizone

• Grisefuline

• Nizoral

• Sporanox

• Triflucan

• All general antifungals