Microbiology With Diseases.. -Masteringmic.
Microbiology With Diseases.. -Masteringmic.
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Fungal Infections
Fungal infection can be defined as an infectious disease caused by fungi. A fungal infection is also referred to as mycosis. Fungal infections are contagious, spreading from person to person. Mycosis can be contracted even from an infected animal or cont…
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The microbes who take advantage of certain opportunities (like weak immune system) to cause diseases are called opportunistic pathogens and the diseases caused are called opportunistic diseases. The fungi which cause these opportunistic infections are called Opportunistic fungal infection.

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