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Dermatomycoses
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Any fungal infections of the skin or hair
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Tinea Capitis
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Fungal infection of the head
Can cause permanent hair loss |
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Tinea Corporis
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Fungal infection of the body
AKA Ringworm |
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Tinea Cruris
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Fungal infection of the crotch and perineum.
AKA Jock Itch |
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Tinea Unguium
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Fungal infection of the nails
(Picture of Toe Nails) |
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Tinea Pedis
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Fungal infection of the foot
AKA Athlete's Foot |
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What causes Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?
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Candida Albanians
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What are two types of Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?
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1. Thrush
2. Vulvovaginitis |
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What is Thrush?
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White/Yellow Colonies
Can be anywhere in the oral cavity. |
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What is Vulvovaginitis?
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Fungal growth (yeast) in the vaginal canal.
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What is Antibiotic Therapy associated with?
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Candida Albicans
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What are diabetic patients associated with?
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Candida Albicans
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What are Immunosuppressed patients associated with?
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Candida Albicans
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What is the underlying pathology of Candida Albicans?
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1. Immuno-compromised
2. Diabetes 3. Antibiotics |
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What is Angular chelitis?
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Fissures at the corner of the mouth.
May be caused by Candidaisis |
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Dermatomycoses
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Any fungal infections of the skin or hair
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Characteristics of Aspergillus
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1. Dust Borne
2. Causes Lung Infections |
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Medical Terminology:
-zole |
Means Anti-Fungal
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Target of AntiFungal Therapy is what?
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Ergosterol
(It is structurally similar to cholesterol, unique to Fungi.) |
