7.1 Flashcards
study of fungi, including their taxonomy, environmental impact, and genetic and biochemical properties
MYCOLOGY
science devoted to the study of fungi and their relationship to human disease
MEDICAL MYCOLOGY
Fungal agents include:
TRUE PATHOGENS OPPORTUNISTIC PATHOGENS
fungi whose cell wall contain MELANIN, which imparts brown to black pigment
DEMATIACEOUS FUNGI
Fungi that have two growth firms, such as molds and yeast which develop under different growth conditions
DIMORPHIC FUNGI
fungi that lack sexual reproduction; they are represented only by and ANAMORPH, mitotic or asexual reproductive state
IMPERFECT FUNGI
fungi that are capable of fungal reproduction = TELEOMORPH
PERFECT FUNGI
fungi that are capable of fungal reproduction = TELEOMORPH
PERFECT FUNGI
have more than one independent form or spore stage in their life cycle
POLYMORPHIC FUNGI
hyphal or mycelial colony of growth
MOLD
unicellular, spherical to ellipsoid (3-5um) fungal cells; reproduce by budding
YEAST
Humans are relatively resistant to infections caused by fungi
except for
DIMORPHIC FUNGI
Major Predisposing Factors:
immunocompromised host
Humans acquire mycoses through:
Inhalation of spores
Direct contact with spores Inoculation by trauma into the skin
have true nuclei and are heterotrophic members of the plant family
THALLOPHYTES