Class: Candida

Question 1

what agar does candida grow on

Answer 1

Sabourand agar, blood agar

Question 2

What is 1st line for topical applications.

Answer 2

azoles

Question 3

What is1st line treatment of candidemia.

Answer 3

echinocandin = capsofungin

Question 4

Chronic hyperplastic-leukoplakia - dx and compications

Answer 4

dx: white pathces that can’t be rubbed off

can progress to cancer

Question 5

risk factors for infx (5)

Answer 5

i. Age extremes
ii. Malignancy
iii. ABX therapy–> eliminates protective normal flora
iv. Diabtetes
Sjögren’s syndrome→ xerostomia (dry mouth, ↓ saliva, reduced cleansing)

Question 6

Red, inflamed oral mucosa without the white curd-like patches are associated with what

Answer 6

denture use

Question 7

How does Intertrigo present?

Answer 7

Pruritic red rash that begins with vesicularpustules which enlarge and rupture

Question 8

What deficiency is common in Generalized Cutaneous Candidiasis

Answer 8

zinc

Question 9

Onychomycosis is what? tx?

Answer 9

pain and red under nail

tx: systemic

Question 10

risk factor for pyelonphritis and cystitis (2)

Answer 10

DM, catheter