The parathyroid glands regulate calcium in your body by making more or less of a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyroid glands constantly measure calcium levels in your blood. If the calcium level gets too high, the normal glands sense this and stop production of PTH.This lowers the calcium in your body and returns your calcium levels to normal. Abnormal glands cannot regulate calcium balance.he parathyroid glands constantly measure calcium levels in your blood. If the calcium level gets too high, the normal glands sense this and stop production of PTH. This lowers the calcium in your body and returns your calcium levels to normal. Abnormal glands cannot regulate calcium balance.
Pneumonia (nu-MO-ne-ah) is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Many germsâsuch as bacteria, viruses, and fungiâcan cause pneumonia.
Tinea corporis is a skin infection due to fungi. It is also called ringworm of the body. Related skin fungus infections may be found: 1  On the scalp. 2  In a man's beard.3  In the groin (jock itch). 4  Between the toes. 5  Other places on the skin.inea corporis is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Tinea corporis is common in children but can occur in people of all ages. Fungi do well in warm, moist areas.