Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Fungal Infections

Fungal infections are common throughout much of the natural world. In humans, fungal infections occur when an invading fungus takes over an area of the body and is too much for the immune system to handle. Fungal infection in skin looks like a rash. Ringworm is a skin infection which is caused by fungus. Fungal meningitis is less common but can be life-threatening. Fungal infections in the lungs are a serious kind of infection. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses, such as the flu or tuberculosis.  Fungal nail infections can happen to people of any age but it is more common in older people. The symptoms are thickening, distorted shape.