Histoplasmosis (cave disease) is a disease caused by a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. The symptoms are similar to those of pneumonia and include chest pain, fever, and sweats. Antifungal medications are used in treatment. Jock Itch Jock itch is an itchy red rash that appears in the gro...
The fungus that most commonly causes tinea cruris is called Trichophyton rubrum. Tinea cruris is typically treated with topical antifungal creams or ointments since the fungus affects the top layer of skin. Useful antifungals include tolnaftate, clotrimazole, and miconazole. A topical steroid can be...