Fungi Basics 1
Fungi typically only infect humans in this susceptible state
What is immunocompromised?
This type of agar is typically used to grow fungi
What is sabouraud dextrose?
P. brasiliensis is the rarest primary mycosis, and only induces problems when inhaled by people with this
What is poor nutrition?
Dermatophytes are strictly confined to this type of skin
What is keratinized epidermis?
The number one critical fungal pathogen according the the WHO in those with AIDS, cancer, and diabetes
What is C. neoformans?
This type of fungus can invade healthy human hosts and displays thermal dimorphism
What are true fungal pathogens?
Reinfection is likely with this type of fungi
What are opportunistic fugal pathogens?
C. immitis causes valley fever when dust from salty, alkaline soil is inhaled, and its spread is greatly enhanced by this
What is weather?
This fungus causes pityriasis versicolor and seborrheic dermatitis
What is M. furfur?
P. jirovecii is the most common opportunistic pathogen in this population
What is HIV/AIDS?
The ability of fungi to grow as multicellular molds at lower temperatures and unicellular yeasts at higher temperatures is known as this virulence factor
What is thermal dimorphism?
Primary mycoses enter the body through this portal of entry
What is the respiratory tract?
The most common fungal pathogen, typically found in soil containing large amounts of nitrogen
What is H. capsulatum?
This fungus increased rapidly during the pandemic, and causes invasive candidiasis that shows considerable resistance
What is C. auris?
This disease is characterized by "black mold"
What is mucormycosis?
These fungi do not have virulence of their own, and in turn must invade when host defenses are impaired
What are opportunistic fungal pathogens?
All diseases cause by this type of fungus can result in immunity in competent hosts
What are true fungal pathogens?
This fungus causes Chicago disease, and is typically found in organic matter such as decaying wood or animal manure
What is B. dermatidis?
The name of the group of fungi that causes ringworm
What is Tinea?
This fungal is a serious threat to those with HIV/AIDS, leukemia, or transplants
What is Aspergillosis?
These fungi are raising concerns because they may be undergoing gradual transformation to become true pathogens
What are dermatophytes?
Most fungal infections are treated with this drug
What is amphotericin B?
S. schenckii is acquired from puncture wounds by thorns or wood that cause a nodule in this variety
What is lymphocutaneous?
This fungus causes thrush, vuvlovaginal yeast infections, and cutaneous candidiasis
What is C. albicans?
Ingested fungi can cause mycotoxicity when these two toxins are released
What is aflatoxin and ergot?