Pathogenic Fungi in Microbiology Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that can cause a variety of diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Pathogenic fungi are classified based on their morphology, mode of reproduction, and the type of infections they cause. Classification of Pathogenic Fungi 1. Based on Morphology 2. Based on Infection Type Examples of Pathogenic Fungi and Associated Diseases 1. Superficial Mycoses 2. Cutaneous Mycoses 3. Subcutaneous Mycoses 4. Systemic Mycoses