Fungal fun Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 main fungal infections
A
aspergillous fumigatus
candidia albicans
crypotcoccus neoformans
2
Q
what are the main types of anti-fungals
A
amphotericin B formulations
Azoles
Echinocandins
3
Q
causes thrush & nappy rash
qill have low CD4 and neutropenia
what is this
how is it treated
A
candida albicans
1st line -> fluconazole
4
Q
what can you get cryptocossus neoformans from
A
bird poo
5
Q
hat do you give for nail infections
what must you check/monitor
A
oral terbinafine
LFTS
6
Q
what after drug must you be cautious with along with fluconazole
A
warfarin
fluconazole will raise INR becuase it is an enzyme INHIBITOR
