A1 Fungal Flashcards
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Etiology: coccidioids immitis Location: SW Deserts of US, Mexico, Central/South America MOA: dust Sx: *Desert rheumatism (joint pain)* Tx: -azole
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Coccidioidmycosis (Valley Fever)
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Etiology: histoplasma capsulatum Location: worldwide *river valleys* MOA: bat droppings Sx: flu like, pulmonary Tx: -azole *Darling's Disease*
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Histoplasmosis
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Etiology: blastomyces dermatitidis Location: *NEAR rivers* Sx: lesions on face (slightly tender) Tx: -azole *Gilchrest's disease* *yeast infection*
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Blastomycosis
4
Q
Etiology: paracoccidioides brasiliensis
Sx: chronic cough, ulcers on face/mouth
Tx: -azole
15+ year incubation
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Paracoccidioidomycosis (South American Blastomycosis)
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Etiology: cryptococcus neoformans MOA: pigeon droppings Sx: can progress to meningeal signs Tx: -azole *50% meningeal signs (HIV Px less likely for meningeal signs)
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Cryptococcosis
