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blastomycosis
any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
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ringworm, roundworm, tinea
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
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coccidioidomycosis, coccidiomycosis, desert rheumatism, valley fever
an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
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cryptococcosis
a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
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candidiasis, monilia disease, moniliasis
an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
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dermatomycosis, dermatophytosis
fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
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favus
a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
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keratomycosis
fungal infection of the cornea
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phycomycosis
any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group
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sporotrichosis
a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes
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rhinosporidiosis
fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming
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chromoblastomycosis
a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
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dhobi itch
fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
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kerion
ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
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athlete's foot, tinea pedis
fungal infection of the feet
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barber's itch, tinea barbae
fungal infection of the face and neck
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tinea capitis
fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches
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tinea corporis
fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
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eczema marginatum, jock itch, tinea cruris
fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
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tinea unguium
fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)
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thrush
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
