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26 Cards in this Set
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What does fungi have in the membrane?
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ergosterol
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What drug would you give for a systemic fungal infection?
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amphotericin B
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What antifungal gets the best CNS penetration?
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fluconazole
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What antifungal inhibits microtubules?
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griseofulvin
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What is piedre? Treatment?
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superficial, little black balls on the hair shaft- cut off hair
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Tinea capitus?
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scalp
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Tinea versicolor?
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V on back
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Tinea corporis?
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on body- ring worm
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Tinea manis?
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between fingers
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Tinea nigra?
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palms- lines get real dark
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Tinea cruris?
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jock itch
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Tinea pedis?
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between toes
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Tinea unguum?
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under nail beds (1 nail affected)
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What is onychomycosis?
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fungus of the nails
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What is the most common cause of vaginitis?
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candidiasis
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Vaginitis described as a curdy white discharge is caused by what? Treatment?
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candida- treat with fluconazle
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Vaginitis described as a fishy odor with clue cells is caused by what? Treatment?
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gardnerella- treat with metronidazole
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Vaginitis described as a frothy green discharge is caused by what? Treat?
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trichomonas- treat with metronidazole
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What fungi is associated with the midwest, pigeon droppings and bats?
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histoplasmosis
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What fungi is associated with the northeast and pigeon droppings?
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blastomycosis
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What fungi is associated with the southwest?
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coccidiomycosis
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What fungi is associated with South America and looks like a ships wheel?
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paracoccidiomycosis
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What fungi is associated with rose bushes?
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sporothrix
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What fungi is associated with meningitis in AIDS pts?
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cryptococcus
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What fungi is associated with moldy hay or basements?
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aspergillus
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What fungi is found in the nose of diabetic pts?
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rhizor/mucor
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