Description
Fungi grow as either yeast or mold. Fungi often cause disease in humans through inhalation of spores into the lungs, or by contact on the skin. Vaginal fungal (yeast) infections may develop after taking antibiotics.
Symptoms
Respiratory symptoms, tongue irritation, white patches on the tongue, rash, itching, fever.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A culture, biopsy or stain of the affected tissue may be recommended.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Urinalysis (UA)
Other Specific Tests: Fungal cultures
Specialists:
Infectious Disease Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A culture, biopsy or stain of the affected tissue may be recommended.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Urinalysis (UA)
Other Specific Tests: Fungal cultures
Specialists:
Infectious Disease Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine
Treatment
Antifungal medications are used to treat the various infections