Mycoses are caused by certain fungi; yeasts, molds and some fungi that can exist as both a mold and yeast. They are everywhere and infection occurs after spores are either breathed in, come into contact with skin or enter the body through the skin such as via a cut, wound or injection. Candida albicans is the most common cause of<unk>  in people, particularly as oral or vaginal thrush, often following taking antibiotics. Risk factors<unk> s are more likely in people with weak immune systems. This includes people with illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, and people taking medicines such as steroids or cancer treatments. People with diabetes also tend to develop<unk> s. Very young and very old people, also, are groups at risk. Individuals being treated with antibiotics are at higher risk of<unk> s. Children whose immune systems are not functioning properly (such as children with cancer) are at risk of invasive<unk> s. COVID-19 During the COVID-19 pandemic some<unk> s have been associated with COVID-19.<unk> s can mimic COVID-19, occur at the same time as COVID-19 and more serious<unk> s can complicate COVID-19. A<unk>  may occur after antibiotics for a bacterial infection which has occurred following COVID-19. The most common serious<unk> s in people with COVID-19 include aspergillosis and invasive candidiasis. COVID-19–associated mucormycosis is generally less common, but in 2021 was noted to be significantly more prevalent in India.
Fungal infection
Tonsil stones
Anaerobic infection
Viral disease
Odontogenic infection
Skin infection
Secondary malignant neoplasm
Protozoan infection