Many types of fungi produce disease only in people who have compromised immune systems. This occurs in disorders such as AIDS and cancer. In such people, the fungi may spread throughout the body, often leading to fatal disease.
Causes of Opportunistic Fungal Infection
Severe or systemic fungal infection.
Signs and Symptoms of Opportunistic Fungal Infection
The symptoms of opportunistic fungal infections depends, in part, on the type of fungi involved. Histoplasmsosis produces cough and fever. Coccidiomycosis produces cough and fever. Bastomycosis affects the skin, producing ulcers with red margins. Cough, fever and painful swelling may occur. Cryptococcus produces headache, fever, bone pain and cough. Aspergillosis produces cough, fever, bloody sputum and headache. There may be cranial nerve abnormalities, with double vision, speech problems, problems swallowing, hearing loss and visual loss. Candida may become widespread.
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