Studies also suggest that oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with periodontitis â a severe form of gum disease â might play a role in some diseases. In addition, certain diseases, such as diabetes and HIV/AIDS, can lower the body's resistance to infection, making oral health problems more severe.
Common fungal skin infections are caused by yeasts (such as Candidaâsee Candidiasis) or dermatophytes, such as Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton (see Overview of Dermatophytoses (Ringworm, Tinea)). Many such fungi live only in the topmost layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum) and do not penetrate deeper.
Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the foot also known as athleteâs foot and is the most common fungal infection affecting the human skin. A fungal infection can affect any part of the body and is commonly referred to as a ringworm due to typical round rash (lesion) that is causes on the skin.Fungal infections predominantly occur in areas where the fungus can find its three life sustaining factors to thrive â warmth, darkness and moisture. fungal infection can affect any part of the body and is commonly referred to as a ringworm due to typical round rash (lesion) that is causes on the skin. Fungal infections predominantly occur in areas where the fungus can find its three life sustaining factors to thrive â warmth, darkness and moisture.