Fungi

Dimorphic fungi can switch between yeast and mold forms to suit pathogen colonization. The mold form is nonpathogenic and found in the environment so transmission by spores is possible. Once inhaled, the spores convert into the yeast form and become pathogenic within the host. Common dimorphic fungi include Blastomyces, Coccidioides, and Histoplasma (31). This patient has a disseminated form of Histoplasma capsulatum var capsulatum. Histoplasma is the most common dimorphic mycoses that can cause…

In the Batewood Park environment, I noticed on arrival that there were few shrubberies or flowers, but there was an abundance of a variety trees. There was a playground, a picnic, table, basketball court, and other things added from humans, which causes the park environment overall to be different than that of a forest that is not impacted specifically from humans. I sat in the grass near the picnic tables and an oak tree, close enough to where I could observe ants under the picnic tables, bees…

rubrum) is a dermatophyte responsible for causing the majority of superficial fungal infections worldwide. Dermatophytes are group of fungi that have the ability to invade keratinized tissues, such as hair, skin, and nails. This group of fungi can cause infection anywhere on the skin, however, they most commonly affect the inguinal region, feet, nails, scalp, and axillae. The infection results in mild to moderate dermatological symptoms…

Meta description: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection, affecting the top layers of skin. Contact with the infected area can spread to infection to the hands (tinea mauum). Intro sentence Athlete's foot on hands is known as tinea mauum. It’s a rare condition that can spread from the foot to the palm of the hands. Contact with an infected person, animals or household items or clothing can be contagious. Over-the-counter treatments are available, but individuals with weakened immune…

To change solid agar into liquid, get 4 Petri dishes out and ready for use. Next, agar needs to be a boil, either on heating pot or stove, not in a microwave. Agar bottle needs to be placed inside the pot, with water in it to be a boil. Water level needs to be right under the label on the agar bottle, with the cover losing, or it will explode. Agar needs to be boil for about 30 to 45 minutes, until agar liquefied. Then pour agar inside the petri dish, about half full. Make sure agar is fully…

such as wood and leaves to grow on, so it can take up the nutrients. Slime molds are organisms that reproduce with spores, so the rapid spread everywhere in the chamber was one that closely resembles its characteristics (Poinar 1). Slime mold engulfs fungi which is attracted to decayed material, therefore it is reasonable that the slime mold would thrive (Slime Molds1). In the aquatic chamber, the fish lived in water that was slightly too acidic for it. Betta fish prefer pH's of about 7.0…

easily when it can be saturated of acid or base. 4. As our experiment says, the three different amylase will have different optimal pH concentration. However, the results show a difference and a similarity. The fungi amylase works the best at a pH of 5, which it makes it logical because fungi are found in soil areas in which the pH is more…

1. In England, “daddy long legs” refers to a long-legged fly, but the same name refers to a spider-like animal in the United States. How do scientists attempt to avoid such confusion? Illustrate these two organisms specifying which “daddy long legs” they represent and give the correct scientific name for each one. Tipula sp. Pholcus phalangioides Metaphalangium albounilineatum Image: http://www.burkemuseum.org/blog/myth-daddy-longlegs-kind-spider Scientists gave a different…

children and young adults. Tuberculosis Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) PCP mostly affects people with compromised immune systems, such as those who have AIDS and can be the first sign of illness in those with AIDS. Pneumonia can also be caused by fungi, inhaling food, dust, liquid, or gases. THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: HOW IT…

lungs which primarily affects the microscopic air sacs known as the alveoli. The condition will inflame the air sacs in the lungs and possibly lead to them being filled with fluid. There are a multiple of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi that can cause pneumonia. The most commonly listed organisms are pneumococcus, streptococcus and staphylococcus. Pneumococcal pneumonia…