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Cryptococcosis
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Cryptococcus neoformans - yeast found in soil and enriched in bird droppings
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One of most dangerous affecting the lungs and meninges
Transmitted by inhalation Org has large gelatinous capsule that is antiphagocytic |
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Candidiasis
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Candida albicans - present on skin and in mouth, vagina, and GI tract
Causes V and O. c. |
Small yeast that will overgrow in comprised host
Vulvovaginitis common in females Oral candidiasis (Thrush) - in oral cavity - common congenital disease in newborns |
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Dermatycosis
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Trichophyton
Microsporum Epidermophyton |
General name for fungal disease of hair, skin, and nails
Athlete's foot Ringworm of body "jock itch", head, scalp Transmitted via contact or formites |
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Histoplasmosis
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Histoplasma capsulatum
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Lung disease prevalent in Ohio river valley
Transmitted by inhalation of spores which may develop into a tuberculosis-like lung condition Enriched in droppings of birds and bats |
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Coccidoidomycosis
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Coccidoides immitis
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Transmitted by inhalation of contaminated dust particles
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Blastomycosis
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Blastomyces dermatitidis
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Aspergillosis (2)
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Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus favus - produces aflatoxins |
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Sporotrichosis
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Sporothrix - Sporothrix schenkii
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