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14 Cards in this Set
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What does fungal dimorphism mean? |
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 mycosis? |
Coccidioides immitis Histoplasma capsulatum Blastomyces dermatitidis Paracoccidioides brasiliensis |
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Mention 3 species causing opportunistic fungal infections! |
Candida albicans Cryptococcus neoformans Aspergillus fumigatus Mucor spp. Rhizopus spp. |
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Mention 3 diseases caused by dermatophytons! |
Tinea corporis Tinea capitis Tinea barbae Onychomycosis |
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Mention 3 fungal genera belonging to the dermatophytons! |
Trichophyton Microsporum Epidermophyton |
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What is the route of transmission of Sporothrix schenkii? |
Traumatically introduced under the skin |
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Mention a Candida infection associated with mucosal surfaces! |
Soor Vulvovaginitis |
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Which species is the most important causative agent of fungal meningitis? |
Cryptococcus neoformans |
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Mention 3 manifestations of Candida albicans infections that are characteristic in |
Generalised Oral Candidiasis (GOC) Oesophagitis Endocarditis |
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What are the different forms of pulmonary aspergillosis? |
1. Aspergillus ball (in preformed cavities) |
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What is the usual source of infection in systemic mycoses? |
soil |
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What is the usual source of infection in systemic mycoses? |
Respiratory tract (inhalation) |
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Which morphological form of Coccidioides immitis can be found in the human body? |
spherule |
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Which human pathogenic fungus has a capsule? |
Cryptococcus neoformans |