Class: Candida Flashcards

1
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what agar does candida grow on

A

Sabourand agar, blood agar

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2
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What is 1st line for topical applications.

A

azoles

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3
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What is1st line treatment of candidemia.

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echinocandin = capsofungin

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4
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Chronic hyperplastic-leukoplakia - dx and compications

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dx: white pathces that can’t be rubbed off

can progress to cancer

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5
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risk factors for infx (5)

A

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

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6
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Red, inflamed oral mucosa without the white curd-like patches are associated with what

A

denture use

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7
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How does Intertrigo present?

A

Pruritic red rash that begins with vesicularpustules which enlarge and rupture

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8
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What deficiency is common in Generalized Cutaneous Candidiasis

A

zinc

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9
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Onychomycosis is what? tx?

A

pain and red under nail

tx: systemic

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10
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risk factor for pyelonphritis and cystitis (2)

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DM, catheter

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