There are many types of fungal infections and they are very common. They happen when a fungus attacks a particular area of the body and the immune system can not fight it.
Like most microbes, there are good and bad fungi. The harmful kinds are the ones that cause an infection, some of which can be highly contagious. Most of the time, itching and skin changes can indicate a fungal infection. Some common types of infections are Athlete’s foot wherein fungi attack the foot. There is also Yeast infection which affects the vaginal area of women due to stress, antibiotics, hormonal changes, poor diet, and others.

The Jock itch or tinea cruris is another common fungal infection. The fungus thrives in moist areas of the body such as the crotch, inner things, buttocks, etc. Another common infection is ringworm.
Usually, people with weak immune systems are more prone to these types of infections.