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Iโ€™ve heard that a large, seemingly healthy tree can just suddenly drop a major limb or just break in half without any outward sign of ... Fungal infections, or mycosis, are diseases caused by a fungus (yeast or mold). Fungal infections are most common on your skin or nails, but fungi (plural of fungus) can also cause infections in your mouth, throat, lungs, urinary tract and many other parts of your body. Find a list of fungal diseases and navigate to their sites for more information.

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A fungal infection occurs when fungal microbes multiply and become too much for the immune system. Read about common types, their risk factors, and prevention.