Mycosis: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

Mycosis: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) explains the causes, symptoms, complications, and treatments of fungal infections in a question-and-answer format.

The book introduces mycosis as the medical term for fungal infection and explains how fungi can live in the body, soil, plants, air, and water. It describes superficial fungal infections such as dermatophytosis, as well as systemic infections that can affect tissues, organs, and even bones.

Readers will learn about common fungal conditions including athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), ringworm, jock itch (tinea cruris), yeast infections, and onychomycosis (nail fungus). Symptoms such as itching, rash, redness, cracked skin, nail discoloration, blisters, abdominal pain, cough, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath are covered. Serious conditions like mucormycosis are also explained.

The book outlines how fungal infections may spread, why some are contagious, and what signs to watch for. Treatments are also discussed, focusing on antifungal medications and medical care for severe infections.

This book will interest students, healthcare workers, and readers who want to learn about mycosis, its symptoms, and available treatments.