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3 pathogenicity mechanisms of fungus
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allergies, mycoses, toxins
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3 types of funal infections
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cutaneous, subcu, and systemic
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cutaneous mycoses
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superficial keratinized skin is affected including hair and nails (ringworm)
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Trichophyton spp
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ringworm. Feeds on keratin, spread by locker room or direct contact. Athlete's foot, jock itch
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sporothrix schenkii
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Sporothrichosis. Fungus enters through wound or inhaled spores. Skin infection, lumps
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Coccidiodes immitis
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valley fever, deserts of SW usa. Spore inhalation.
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histoplasma capsulatum
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histoplasmosis, respiratory mycosis. Eastern US. Bat and bird droppings
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blastomyces dermatitidis
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respiratory mycosis can disseminate to ulcers. Soil inhalation
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aspergillus niger
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swimmers ear or fungus ear. Black mold
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pneumocystis carinii
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fungal pneumonia, leading cause of death for AIDS pts
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