Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that are not plants but rather form their own kingdom. They play important roles in decomposition, fermentation, and as pathogens. In the Bible, fungi were described as causing various skin lesions as well as destroying buildings, clothes, and harvests. Modern examples of pathogenic fungi include those that cause ringworm, athlete's foot, mold in buildings, and mildew on clothes. Symptoms caused by fungi can affect multiple body systems and manifest as issues with the skin, respiratory system, heart, reproductive system, and gastrointestinal tract. Management involves removing sources of fungi and using antifungal treatments and diet.

1. YEAST INFECTION

2. YEAST INFECTION (FUNGI)

4. YEAST INFECTION
Yeast belongs to the diverse kingdom of fungi
estimated at 1.5 million to 5 million species.
Only about 5% of these having been formally
classified.

5. FUNGI
Fungi are not plants. They form a separate large
bio-diverse kingdom. Genetic studies have
actually shown that fungi are more closely
related to animals than to plants.

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNGI
Fungi perform the essential of decomposition. This
characteristic makes them capable of breaking
down manufactured materials and buildings,
becoming significant pathogens of humans and
other animals and causing food spoilage. It is this
same characteristic that is applied when used as a
leavening agent for bread, and in fermentation of
various food products, such as wine, beer, soy
sauce, cheese, sauerkraut, coffee, tea, cocoa, malted
drinks, tobacco.

7. CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNGI
Fungi produce bioactive compounds called
mycotoxins, such as alkaloids and polyketides.
These are toxic to animals including humans.
The fruiting structures of some species contain
psychotropic compounds and are consumed
recreationally or in traditional spiritual
ceremonies.

8. FUNGI IN THE BIBLE
As human pathogens:
Described as causing visible lesions on the skin
that were deeper than the skin (Lev 13:3). The
most common presentation was as a white
discolouration of the skin (Ex 4:6, Num 12:10,
II Kings 5:27).

9. MODERN VARIANT
Various skin lesions:
Dandruff
Psoriasis
Ringworms
Pimples
Boils

10. MODERN VARIANT
Various skin lesions:
Dandruff(hilse)
Psoriasis
Ringworm(silsa)
Pimples(näppylät)
Boils(paiseet)

11. FUNGI IN THE BIBLE
As destructors of buildings:
The same organisms could invade houses. If
persistent, the house would be rendered
uninhabitable and destroyed (Lev 14:34,
45,46)

12. MODERN VARIANT
Mold in buildings.
Many buildings have been demolished in
Finland due to this including the old Joensuu
church. Other public services have had to be
relocated to other sites due to the same. These
include schools and hospitals.

13. FUNGI IN THE BIBLE
As destroyers of materials:
This is shown as infestation of clothes (Lev
13:47). If persistent, the affected garments
would be destroyed by burning (Lev 13:57)

14. MODERN VARIANT
Mildew (diagram)

15. MODERN VARIANT
Mildew (diagram)
Mold, Mildew, Mould

16. FUNGI IN THE BIBLE
As plant pathogens:
This would cause widespread loss of harvest
(Deut 28:22)

17. MODERN VARIANT
Blast (M. grisea)
Lethal Fungal Necrosis (sieniperäinen kuolio)
Aflatoxin

18. EFFECTS OF FUNGI
Sick from head to toe (Deut 28:35; )
Symptoms from the Biblical text covers a wider
range of issues than the skin lesions (deeper).
Deut 28:22 ‘The Lord shall smite thee with a
consumption, and with a fever, and with
inflammation, and with extreme burning, and
with the sword, and with blasting and with
mildew’

19. EFFECTS OF FUNGI
Nerves(CNS) – dementia, migraines, ataxia, hallucinations
Respiratory(RS) – sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, allergies,
nose bleeding
Heart(CVS) – valve abnormalities, fungal sepsis,
cerebrovascular accidents.
SKIN – pimples, ringworms, tinea
ENDOCRINE – chronic fatigue.
REPRODUCTIVE – candidiasis, PMS, infertility, miscarriage
GIT – bloating, malabsorption syndrome, gastritis, ulcers, oral
thrush, heart burn, constipation

20. SIENITULEHDUSTEN OIREITA
Hermot(CNS) – dementia, migreeni, ataxia, hallusinaatiot
Hengitys(RS) – poskiontelotulehdus, keuhkokuume,
keuhkoputkentulehdus, allergiat, nenän verenvuoto
Sydän(CVS) – valve abnormalities, fungal sepsis,
cerebrovascular accidents(aivohalvaus).
Iho – näppylöitä, silsa, tinea
ENDOCRINE – krooninen väsymys
REPRODUCTIVE – hiivatulehdus, PMS, lapsettomuus,
keskenmeno
GIT – turvotus, imeytymishäiriö oireyhtymä, gastriitti,
haavaumat, suun sammas, närästys, ummetus

21. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FOOD CHAIN

22. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FERMENTATION

25. CANDIDIASIS (HIIVASIENITULEHDUS)
Symptoms:
 Burning micturition
 Yoghurt like discharge
 Painful menstruation sometimes with lumps
 Cheesy odour
 Itchiness

26. FATIGUE (VÄSYMYS)
Constant feeling of lack of energy often to
debilitating levels. May be associated with
weight loss or weight gain.

27. BLOATING(TURVOTUS)
A feeling of abdominal distention after meals
causing great discomfort. There is associated
release of foul smelling gas through either
orifices. Also heartburn and sensation of
regurgitation of food previously eaten. Bloating
may be so severe such as to mimic a heart
attack.

28. DEMENTIA

29. MANAGEMENT
1. Remove the causative agent - fungi
 Yeast is a germ.
 Ensure no mold in the home
 Ensure no mildew in clothes.

30. MANAGEMENT
2. Anti-fungal agents
 Garlic
 Onion
 Mint
 Charcoal
 Coconut oil

31. MANAGEMENT
2. Aid recovery
 Plant based diet
 hydrotherapy

32. SOURCES
 Food.
 Yeast is a germ.
 Fermented products
 mushrooms

33. SOURCES
BUILDINGS
Mold syndrome

34. MATERIALS
CLOTHES
HAY