Class: Candida Flashcards
what agar does candida grow on
Sabourand agar, blood agar
What is 1st line for topical applications.
azoles
What is1st line treatment of candidemia.
echinocandin = capsofungin
Chronic hyperplastic-leukoplakia - dx and compications
dx: white pathces that can’t be rubbed off
can progress to cancer
risk factors for infx (5)
i. Age extremes
ii. Malignancy
iii. ABX therapy–> eliminates protective normal flora
iv. Diabtetes
Sjögren’s syndrome→ xerostomia (dry mouth, ↓ saliva, reduced cleansing)
Red, inflamed oral mucosa without the white curd-like patches are associated with what
denture use
How does Intertrigo present?
Pruritic red rash that begins with vesicularpustules which enlarge and rupture
What deficiency is common in Generalized Cutaneous Candidiasis
zinc
Onychomycosis is what? tx?
pain and red under nail
tx: systemic
risk factor for pyelonphritis and cystitis (2)
DM, catheter