According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40 different ... the fungi that cause scalp ringworm ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

However, fungi have distinct environmental roles in symbiotic and parasitic actions and in competitions for nutrients and space. They contribute significantly to transformation and preservation of ...