The Most Serious Types of Fungal Infections Are

Question

The most serious types of fungal infections are
A) subcutaneous infections.
B) mycotoxic infections.
C) systemic mycoses.
D) superficial mycoses.

Accepted Answer

Systemic mycoses are the most serious types of fungal infections, as they affect multiple organs and can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Subcutaneous infections are localized to the skin and tissues just beneath the skin, while superficial mycoses affect only the outer layers of the skin, hair, or nails. Mycotoxic infections refer to the toxic effects of fungal metabolites, rather than an actual infection.