Male (Mycosis)

Mycosis (from ancient Greek μύκης - mushroom) is the general name for fungal diseases of humans and animals caused by pathogenic fungi.

Mycoses include infectious and invasive diseases caused by fungi. They affect the skin, its appendages, mucous membranes, and internal organs.

The following types of mycoses are distinguished:

1. Superficial mycoses - affect the skin, nails, hair (for example, dermatophytosis, candidiasis).

2. Subcutaneous mycoses - affect the subcutaneous tissue (for example, chromomycosis, sporotrichosis).

3. Systemic mycoses - fungi spread hematogenously and lymphogenously, affecting internal organs (for example, coccidioidosis, histoplasmosis).

4. Opportunistic mycoses - develop against the background of immunodeficiency (for example, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, aspergillosis).

The most common pathogens of mycoses are dermatophytes, yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida, and molds of the genus Aspergillus.

Diagnosis of mycoses is based on clinical manifestations, microscopy and culture data. Treatment includes the use of antifungal drugs. Prevention consists of following the rules of personal hygiene.

Mycoses are diseases caused by fungal microorganisms parasitizing the body. There are several types of diseases that are commonly called mycoses.

Mycosis is a disease caused by a fungus. Caused by different types of fungi. The most common are mold and yeast. Yeast can cause trouble everywhere - in the skin, nails, mucous membranes of a person, and also affect his internal organs, respiratory organs and eyes. If yeast organisms are present, the mucous membrane becomes red and swollen, a rash similar to needle pricks appears on the legs, and small dark blisters may appear throughout the body. People with low immunity also develop this disease. Just contact with a carrier of the fungus can lead to infection. The symptom is a red-brown rash on the surface of the skin and the appearance of wounds and cracks, painful sensation of touching the sore area, a red swelling spot in the groin fold and a dark blue swelling with a red spot on the toes. The spores of such fungi spread widely in the air if not treated properly. The most common causes of mycosis are injuries and micro-wounds, insufficient hygiene or wearing tight shoes, and stress. The most common types of skin mycosis: Rubromycosis, Microsporia, Trichophytosis/Scab/Favus, Microsporum canis. Mycoses of the feet are caused by the genus Trichophyton spp. In the structure of pathogens, about 80% are Trichophyton rubrum, about 24% are Trichophytom mentagrophytes, Trichophyton interdigitale and Trichophyton verrucosum, the rest are rare and poorly studied species. Mycosis of the nails is caused by molds, most often Aspergillus niger. Microscopic examination reveals colonies of fungi in the thickness of the nail plate or their chain threads. After removing the nail, the matrix and the nail socket affected by fungi remain. Sometimes a mycotic lesion begins with the nail of the big toe - this allows one to suspect dyshidrotic eczema.

Mycoses are diseases caused by fungi that can affect various organs and systems of the body. Fungi are important representatives of living nature; they participate in the creation of food chains and other important biochemical processes in nature. However, in some cases they can cause infections in humans and animals.

Actinomycosis is a disease caused by Actinomyces bacteria, which are similar to bacteria. It manifests itself in the form of nodes, abscesses or carbuncles on the skin, and can also lead to pathology of the oral cavity and pharynx. Treatment for actinomycosis includes antibiotics and surgical procedures.

Aspergillosis is a fungal infectious disease caused by the Aspergillus fungus. It usually develops as a result of dysfunction of the immune system, the predisposing factor being immunodeficiency. This is a fairly common lung disease with a long course. Over time, aspergillosis can become chronic, in which the disease can last for decades even if you feel well. Sporotrichosis is a mycotic infection caused by the marsupial fungus Sporothrix. The disease is characterized by an acute onset, a slow course and various skin lesions (pustular and ulcerative elements). The main diagnostic method is a microscopic examination of the contents of the affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes, and the detection of pathogen spores on them under microscopy. Under a microscope, the spores resemble fish eggs and have a conical shape with a process. Microsporia is one of the common types of dermatophytosis. According to various sources, it accounts for up to 70% of all diseases in this group. Microsporia includes various types of skin lesions by microspores. The causative agent of microsporia is fungi of the Arthrodermataceae family - Microsp