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'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is a very common occurrence. Fungal infection between the toes is commonly called "athlete's foot". Fungal infection of the groin is commonly called "jock itch". Fungal infection may also occur on the [[penis]] and/or [[foreskin]] and is called fungal [[balanitis]], fungal [[posthitis]] or fungal [[balanoposthitis]]. It is also known medically as ''mycosis''.<ref>{{REFweb | '''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is a very common occurrence. | ||
Fungal infection has many names. Fungal infection between the toes is commonly called "athlete's foot". Fungal infection of the groin is commonly called "jock itch". Fungal infection may also occur on the [[penis]] and/or [[foreskin]] and is called fungal [[balanitis]], fungal [[posthitis]] or fungal [[balanoposthitis]]. It is also known medically as ''mycosis''.<ref>{{REFweb | |||
|url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mycosis | |url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mycosis | ||
|title=Mycosis | |title=Mycosis | ||
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}}</ref> | }}</ref> When fungal infection occurs in the mouth, it is called ''thrush''.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
When fungal infection occurs in the mouth, it is called ''thrush''.<ref>{{REFweb | |||
|url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10956-thrush | |url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10956-thrush | ||
|title=Thrush | |title=Thrush | ||
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}}</ref> | }}</ref> Fungal infection of the toenails also is common and is called ''Onychomycosis''. The infected toenail becomes thickened and discolored. | ||
Fungal infection of the toenails also is common and is called ''Onychomycosis''. The infected toenail becomes thickened and discolored. | |||
Fungal infection commonly presents with a rash, itching, and/or small cracks in the skin. | Fungal infection commonly presents with a rash, itching, and/or small cracks in the skin. The infected [[foreskin]] may develop cracks when it is retracted. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Fungus is not a bacteria and does not respond to anti-bacterial medication. It requires separate anti-fungal medication. | Fungus is not a bacteria and does not respond to anti-bacterial medication. It requires separate anti-fungal medication. | ||
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}}</ref> There are several manufacturers of clotrimazole cream. It may be purchased "over the counter" without a prescription. | }}</ref> There are several manufacturers of clotrimazole cream. It may be purchased "over the counter" without a prescription. | ||
Systemic and internal fungal infection should be treated by a medical doctor. | |||
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* {{URLwikipedia|Fungal_infection|Fungal infection}} | * {{URLwikipedia|Fungal_infection|Fungal infection}} | ||
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[[Category:Medical condition]] | [[Category:Medical condition]] | ||
[[Category:Medical information]] | [[Category:Medical information]] | ||
[[Category:Term]] | [[Category:Term]] | ||