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Can your body fight off fungal infection?


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Fungal infections:

  1. Fungal infections are common in the world. In humans, fungal infections occur when an invading fungus takes over an area of the body.
  2. Fungal infections are caused mainly on the skin, scalp, feet, and nails.
  3. The fungus lives in air, soil, and water. Fungal diseases are highly contagious. From infected persons and from other mediums they can contact easily and invade.
  4. Some fungal infections are - Athlete's foot (fungal attack in feet), ringworms, and scalp ringworm.

Body's response to fungal infection:

  1. Fungal infections can cause rashes, and itching on the skin. They can also cause swollen bumps or pimples. Buring may happen with some consequences.
  2. Fungal infections can be treated after medical diagnosis with proper medicines.
  3. By applying antifungal creams, and oral medicines body can easily fight fungal infections.

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