The following points highlight the top four types of respiratory tract infection. The types are: 1. Infections of Throat and Pharynx 2. Infection of Middle Ear and Sinuses 3. Infection of Trachea and Bronchus 4. Infections of Lungs. Respiratory Tract Infection: Type # 1. Infections of Throat and Pharynx: Sore Throat: It is an acute pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis; causes: A. [...]
In this article we will discuss about Infections of Deeper Tissues in Human. These infections are mainly in warm climates in people whose bare skin is exposed to soil, dust or recurrent trauma. Mycetoma is the commonest and most widespread syndrome which is caused by filamentous fungi or higher bacteria under aerobic actinomycetes. Chromoblastomycosis and subcutaneous phycomycosis are two other [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Dermatophytes:- 1. Meaning of Dermatophytes 2. Diseases Due to Dermatophytes. Meaning of Dermatophytes: Common (superficial) dermatophyte infections (ringworm or tinea) of skin, hair and nails are caused by the members of a group of thirty to forty related filamentous fungi that can digest keratin. These fungi are called "dermatophytes". The saprophytic [...]