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'''Mycoses'''

'''Mycoses'''

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If the mycosis is restricted to superficial tissues, this can be classified as either dermatomycoses or dermatophytoses. Dermatomycoses are usually opportunistic infections of the skin or muco-cutaneous junctions. Often this is caused by ''Candida'' species or ''Malassezia pachydermatis''. Dermatophytoses are clinically more important than dermatomycoses as they are zoonotic and are often associated with the invasion and destruction of keratinised structures such as ''Microsporum'' species and ''Trichophyton'' species. <br />

If the mycosis is restricted to superficial tissues, this can be classified as either dermatomycoses or dermatophytoses. Dermatomycoses are usually opportunistic infections of the skin or muco-cutaneous junctions. Often this is caused by ''Candida'' species or ''Malassezia pachydermatis''. Dermatophytoses are clinically more important than dermatomycoses as they are zoonotic and are often associated with the invasion and destruction of keratinised structures such as ''Microsporum'' species and ''Trichophyton'' species. See link for more detailed information on [[dermatophytosis]].<br />

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Subcutaneous often result following penetration of a foreign body through the superficial layers of the dermis. Systemic mycoses often originate in the respiratory or digestive tracts from opportunistic infections. Factors such as antimicrobial therapy, viral infection or other immuno-suppressors increase the predisposing rick factors to fungal infection.

Subcutaneous often result following penetration of a foreign body through the superficial layers of the dermis. Systemic mycoses often originate in the respiratory or digestive tracts from opportunistic infections. Factors such as antimicrobial therapy, viral infection or other immuno-suppressors increase the predisposing rick factors to fungal infection.

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===Diagnosis of Fungal Infection===

===Diagnosis of Fungal Infection===