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Antifungals Flashcards

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What are dimorphic fungi?

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Can grow as yeasts (single cell) or molds (multicellular aggregates).

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What are the two types of spores?

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Asexual - imperfect state; divide by mitosis

Sexual - perfect state; divide by meiosis after fusion

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How are mycoses acquired? What is one exception?

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From environment. Exception: Candida thrush - transmitted from maternal genital track during birth.

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What is the difference b/w dermatomycoses and onychomycoses?

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Dermatomycoses - live in keratinized tissue.

Onchomycoses - subtype; live in keratin on NAILS

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