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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).

Which are the 4 fungal species causing systemic mycosis?

Coccidioides immitis


Histoplasma capsulatum


Blastomyces dermatitidis


Paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Mention 3 species causing opportunistic fungal infections!

Candida albicans


Cryptococcus neoformans


Aspergillus fumigatus


Mucor spp.


Rhizopus spp.

Mention 3 diseases caused by dermatophytons!

Tinea corporis


Tinea capitis


Tinea barbae


Onychomycosis

Mention 3 fungal genera belonging to the dermatophytons!

Trichophyton


Microsporum


Epidermophyton

What is the route of transmission of Sporothrix schenkii?

Traumatically introduced under the skin

Mention a Candida infection associated with mucosal surfaces!

Soor


Vulvovaginitis

Which species is the most important causative agent of fungal meningitis?

Cryptococcus neoformans

Mention 3 manifestations of Candida albicans infections that are characteristic in
AIDS patients!

Generalised Oral Candidiasis (GOC)


Oesophagitis


Endocarditis

What are the different forms of pulmonary aspergillosis?

1. Aspergillus ball (in preformed cavities)
2. invasive aspergillosis (in immunosuppression)
3. allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

What is the usual source of infection in systemic mycoses?

soil

What is the usual source of infection in systemic mycoses?

Respiratory tract (inhalation)

Which morphological form of Coccidioides immitis can be found in the human body?

spherule

Which human pathogenic fungus has a capsule?

Cryptococcus neoformans