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moist air, dust, and food
three things - organic particles (such as dust or rotting plants); very high moisture areas; and warm areas (mold can grow at a room temperature of 60 degrees or more as long as all three things are present).
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 7y agoThere are a number of reasons that could promote the growth, they are..
- have recently taken a course of antibiotics
- are taking steroids
- have Diabetes
- are overweight
- have had fungal skin infections in the past
- have a weakened immune system caused, for example, by cancer or HIV/AIDS
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∙ 13y agoWhat causes funges to grow is the air, and water.
Fungus uses oxygen instead of carbon dioxide and grows more rapidly above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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∙ 14y agoa proper environment, including humidity and temperature
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∙ 14y agospores germinate and if they have the right conditions mycelium will grow. once the weather is correct it will fruit and mushrooms will grow.
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∙ 13y agoFungus grows when it has nutrients and water and air. It is NOT a bacteria.
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∙ 12y agofuguses are like the opposite of plants except growing with water but grows in dark places
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∙ 15y agowhat causes fungal infection
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what happens when fungus grows
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Why Melassezia furfur is called superficial fungus not cutaneous fungus?
Cutaneous fungi grow beneath the skin. Melassezi furfur does not (unless I am mistaken); it grows on the suface of the skin. Thus, it is superficial, or on the surface of, the skin.
What causes smut?
The pathogenic fungus Ustilago, right?
Which type of microorganism causes athletes foot?
A fungus (ringworm).
What is sporotrichosis?
Sporotrichosis is a chronic infection caused by the microscopic fungus Sporothrix schenckii. The disease causes ulcers on the skin that are painless but do not heal, as well as nodules or knots in the lymph channels near the surface of the body.
Fungus that causes the heart muscle lining or valves to be inflamed?
Endocarditis aspergillus fumigatus is the fungus that causes the heart muscle lining and or valves to become inflamed. It is a severe, though rare, complication in cardiological patients.
How is sporotrichosis transmitted?
.caused by the microscopic fungus Sporothrix schenckii. The fungus that causes sporotrichosis is found in spagnum moss, soil, and rotting vegetation. The fungus causing sporotrichosis enters the body through scratches or cuts in the skin.
How does ringworm multiply?
Ringworm is the common name for infection caused by a fungus. Worms have nothing to do with it. The fungus that causes it grows on your hair and skin, mostly on the top layers.It is called ringworm because it is round with a raised ring and clear center.The life cycle of the fungus can be complicated. I have included a link.
What type of organism causes yeast infection?
fungus
How does Trichophyton Rubrum change the color of nail and skin?
Well at least on the skin is like this. The fungus releases enzymes that breakdown proteins on the hair, skin, and nails. This includes keratin. The fungus uses the end result to metabolize energy. (in other words it "feeds") The metabolism of energy causes the fungus to secrete chemicals as a by-product. It is to this chemicals that the body reacts causing inflamation and discoloration.
How so you know if you have a skin fungus?
you don't check your spelling before you hit enter. in your case, you might have skin fungus!
Is skin fungus contagious?
Yes, they are.
What organ is usually affected by fungus?
the skin
What causes people to get rashes?
Skin has been exposed to an irritant. That could be mechanical (fiberglass, for example) chemical (poison oak) or biological (athlete's foot fungus)
Can waxing cause skin rash or fungus?
Absolutely on the skin rash. As to fungus, it would be very possibe if the wax was not clean or the prep was not done properly.
What is Dermatomycosis is a?
dermatomycosis is an abnormal condition of fungus on or of the skin An example of this type of fungus would be Psoriasis.
What is all the fungus that causes diseases?
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Can fungus cause musty odor on skin?
yes it can
