Not just a homie, a fungi
This dimorphic fungi is found worldwide It is transmitted via inhalation and is associated with roses
What is sporothrix?
*Bonus: how does it present, what is/are the characteristic pathological finding(s) & describe its dimorphism?*
This catalase positive fungi presents with pseudo-hyphae in its yeast form and causes a variety of conditions including oral thrush and esophagitis
What is Candida?
*Bonus: is it a yeast, a mold, both, none?*
These two terms are used to describe the primary form dimorphic fungi take in the environment
What are hyphae and mycelium?
This fungi contains a large anti-phagocytic capsule. It is found worldwide and is associated with pigeon droppings. It can cause meningitis in people with HIV
What is Cryptococcus?
*Bonus: is it a yeast, a mold, both, none?*
This dimorphic fungi is endemic to the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys. It is transmitted via inhalation from bat and bird droppings.
What is histoplasma?
*Bonus: how does it present, what is/are the characteristic pathological finding(s) & describe its dimorphism?*
This invasive fungi is associated with grains and nuts and has a subtle halo on CT
What is aspergillus?
*Bonus: is it a yeast, a mold, both, none; what is the angle of its hyphae (if it has them); does it have septae?*
This dimorphic fungi is endemic to California and the Southwestern US. It is transmitted via inhalation from dust.
What is coccidiodes?
*Bonus: how does it present, what is/are the characteristic pathological finding(s) & describe its dimorphism?*
This rapidly invasive fungi typically infects people with diabetes and can result in a necrotizing facial infection
What is mucor?
*Bonus: is it a yeast, a mold, both, none; what is the angle of its hyphae (if it has them); does it have septae?*
This dimorphic fungi is endemic to the Eastern and Central US as well as the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley. It is transmitted via inhalation from moist soils, river, and pond edges with organic content
What is Blastomycosis
*Bonus: how does it present, what is/are the characteristic pathological finding(s) & describe its dimorphism?*
This fungi is a common plant pathogen that causes keratitis and has, when disseminated, skin involvement
What is Fusarium?
*Bonus: is it a yeast, a mold, both, none?*