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Fungal diseases

- Difference between Mycosis and Mycotoxicosis

Mycotic Diseases

Mycotoxicosis

Mode of action:

1-Invade and destroy body tissue

2-  Decrease body resistance  

Mode of action:

Fungi grow on grains produce  Toxin for  ( Animal, Bacteria)

Aspergillosis (mainly infect the respiratory system) 

Aflatoxin (primarily target Liver)

Candidiasis (mainly infect the digestive system)

Ochratoxine (primarily target Kidney)

Favus (it is a skin mycosis)

Trichothecene (primarily target Digestive system)

Dactylariosis (mainly infect brain)

Pencillin (mainly affect bacteria)