Q. What is fungal infection?
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Fungal infections are caused by a fungus, which is a type of organism that can grow and spread in the body. There are many different types of fungi, some of which can cause mild skin infections, while others can be deadly.
Fungal infections can occur almost anywhere in the body, but they are most common in the lungs, nails, and skin. The most common symptoms of a fungal infection include itching, redness, swelling, pain, and discharge from the infected area.
Fungal infections are treated with antifungal medications, which may be taken orally or applied topically to the infected area.