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Name three diseases caused by fungi as infectious agents.


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Fungi: These are multicellular, heterotrophic macroorganisms that include yeasts, mushrooms, molds, etc. and are capable of causing infections in humans.

Three diseases caused by fungi in humans are:

  1. Candidiasis: Candida albicans
  2. Athlete's foot: Tinea rubrum
  3. Aspergillosis: Aspergillus sp.

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