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14 Cards in this Set
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What does fungal dimorphism mean?
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The same species is capable of existing in two morphological forms (yeast or mold), depending upon enviromental conditions (temperature, nutrients).
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Which are the 4 fungal species causing systemic infections?
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Coccidioides immitis,
Histoplasma capsulatum, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Paracoccidioides brasiliensis |
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Mention 3 species causing opportunistic fungal infections!
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Candida albicans,
Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Mucor spp., Rhizopus spp. |
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Mention 3 diseases caused by dermatophytons!
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Tinea corporis, tinea capitis, onychomycosis, tinea barbae
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Mention 3 fungal genera belonging to the dermatophytons!
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Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton
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What is the route of transmission of Sporothrix schenkii?
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Traumatically introduced under the skin.
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Mention a Candida infection associated with mucosal surfaces!
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Soor, vulvovaginitis
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Which species is the most important causative agent of fungal meningitis?
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Cryptococcus neoformans
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Mention 3 manifestations of Candida albicans infections that are characteristic in AIDS patients!
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generalised oral candidiasis (GOC), oesophagitis, endocarditis
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What are the different forms of pulmonary aspergillosis?
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1. Aspergillus ball (in preformed cavities)
2. invasive aspergillosis (in immunosuppression) 3. allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis |
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What is the usual source of infection in systemic mycoses?
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soil
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What is the usual site of entry of fungi causing systemic mycoses?
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respiratory tract (inhalation)
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Which morphological form of Coccidioides immitis can be found in the human body?
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spherule
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Which human pathogenic fungus has a capsule?
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Cryptococcus neoformans
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