Common causes of fungal infections

Common causes of fungal infections Mid-day Online Mid-Day Lifestyle By Mid-day Online Correspondent Published Mar 12, 2024 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Various factors at play These infections are caused by various types of fungi that invade and multiply in the body, leading to a range of symptoms such as itching, and redness Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Fungi overgrowth Fungal infections are commonly caused by an overgrowth of fungi such as dermatophytes or yeast on the skin Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Residual sweat Moisture and warmth create ideal conditions for fungi to thrive, making areas like armpits, groin, and feet more susceptible to infection Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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