Delhi Police Constable Exam Model Paper 10

Fungi can cause many different types of illnesses, including:

• Asthma or allergies.
• Rashes or infections on the skin and nails
• Lung infections (pneumonia), with symptoms similar to the flu or tuberculosis
• Bloodstream infections
• Meningitis

Most common fungal diseases:

• Fungal nail infections: Common infections of the fingernails or toenails.
• Vaginal candidiasis: Caused by the yeast Candida, also called a “vaginal yeast infection.”
• Ringworm: A common fungal skin infection that often looks like a circular rash.
• Candida infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus: Caused by the yeast Candida, also called “thrush.