Top_10_Fungal_Diseases_by_Umama (1).pptx

fungal diseases

1. Top 10 Fungal Diseases Subject: Mycology Prepared by: Umama

2. Athlete’s Foot Caused by *Trichophyton* fungus; affects the skin between toes.

3. Ringworm A contagious skin infection causing red, ring-shaped rashes.

4. Candidiasis Caused by *Candida albicans*; affects mouth, skin, and genitals.

5. Aspergillosis Caused by *Aspergillus* species; affects lungs and sinuses.

6. Histoplasmosis Caused by *Histoplasma capsulatum*; spreads through bird droppings.

7. Cryptococcosis Caused by *Cryptococcus neoformans*; affects lungs and brain.

8. Blastomycosis Caused by *Blastomyces dermatitidis*; affects lungs, skin, bones.

9. Sporotrichosis Rose gardener’s disease; caused by *Sporothrix schenckii*.

10. Mucormycosis Black fungus; affects sinuses, brain, and lungs in weak immunity.

11. Tinea Versicolor Caused by *Malassezia* yeast; causes discolored skin patches.

12. References *Images and data sourced from verified educational resources on medical mycology.*