What are diseases caused by fungi called?

Diseases caused by fungi are referred to as mycoses. This term encompasses a wide range of infections caused by different types of fungi, which can affect various parts of the body. Mycoses can be superficial, affecting only the outer layers of skin and mucous membranes, or systemic, where the infection spreads throughout the body and can cause severe health issues, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Identifying fungal infections correctly is essential for effective treatment and management, as fungi are different from bacteria, viruses, and protozoa in their structure and the way they cause disease. The other options refer to different types of pathogens; viruses cause diseases by invading host cells, protozoa are single-celled organisms that can cause illnesses, and spores are reproductive units of fungi that can lead to infections but are not diseases themselves.