final exam Flashcards
what are funguses
microscopic molds and yeasts
what are the three groups that fungal infections can be divided into
superficial
sub cutaneous
Deep mycoses
what is the most common candida species that causes infection
Candida albicans
what type of tissue do dermatophytes effect
keratinised tissue
where would tinea corporis be located
body skin
where would tinea unguium be located
Nails
where would tinea cruris be located
groin
where would tinea pedis be located
feet
what is empirical therapy
when an antimicrobial regimen is prescribed based off a clinical diagnosis instead of instead of a microbiological diagnosis
what is directed therapy
an antimicrobial regimen is prescribed to target a specific pathogen based off a microbiological diagnosis
what can an antibacterial dilution test be used to determine
can be used to determine a drugs
-minimal inhibitory concentration (lowest concentration of the drug that inhibits visible bacterial growth)
-minimal bactericidal concentration (Lowest dose that will kill 99.9% of the bacteria)
