biosurf unit 4 ch 16 in the community

Pharmacies and Fungi
Chapter 16 - Fungi

Oh no—there's a fungus among us! In fact, there are many. Fungal infections range from athlete's foot to yeast infections. Although fungal infections are not highly infectious, once you get one it can be difficult to get rid of it. This is because many of the drugs that work best against fungi can also be somewhat dangerous for humans. Also, fungi tend to live in parts of the body where it is difficult for drugs to reach them, such as in the skin or nails.
To learn more about fungi, both the tasty and terrible, visit Introduction to the Fungi, a University of California Museum of Paleontology resource.
To zero in on the nasty fungi, visit Fungal Infections, a Singapore site that includes pictures and treatment suggestions.
Fungal infections can be especially dangerous and even life-threatening to people who are infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The Fungal Infections page provides brief descriptions of the fungal infections that often accompany AIDS and provides links to information about the drugs being used or tested to treat these diseases.
Finally, for more information on some specific fungal diseases, visit the following sites:: Athlete's Foot Information Page; Thrush; San Joaquin Valley fever

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Chapter 14 || Chapter 15 || Chapter 16

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In the Community
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