MycosesHui ChenDermatology Department, Tongji Hospital120645609qq.com Definition of fungi eukaryotegenetic material (chromosomes) enclosed withina membrane-bound nucleus cell walla rigid cell wall enclosing the whole cell no chlorophil saprobiotic or parasitic Classification of Fungi MoulddermatophytesTrichophytonMicrosporumEpidermophytonAspergillus yeastCandida spp.Cryptococcus spp. dimorphic fungi Classification of Mycoses superfical and cutaneous mycosesthe invasion confined to the non-living layers ofstratum corneum, hair and nails, could provoke no ormild histopathological inflammatory response in thehost. Classification of Mycoses deep mycosesSubcutaneous mycoses occur in dermis orsubcutaneous tissue.Systemic mycoses involve deep structures andinternal organs and could disseminate viabloodstream. Respiratory mycoses are the mostcommon.