Fungal infections

Types

• Aspergillosis
• Blastomycosis‎
• Candida
  • Candida vaginitis
  • Candiduria
  • Esophageal candidiasis
  • Oral thrush
• Coccidioidomycosis
• Cryptococcosis
• Histoplasmosis
• Mucormycosis
• Onychomycosis
• Sporotrichosis
• Tinea

Interpretations of Key Phrases

• “Yeast” suggests Candida spp.
  • "Germ-tube negative yeast" suggests non-albicans Candida yeast
  • “Germ-tube positive yeast” is identified as Candida albicans or Candida dubliniensis
  • “Round Yeast” suggests Cryptococcus spp
• “Fungal elements or hyphal elements” suggest filamentous fungi (moulds)

See Also

• Microbiology (Main)
• Antifungals
• Mold toxicity