fungal infection Flashcards
fungal pathogens: list the various types of fungal infection, the major fungal pathogens, and explain the mechanisms by which they cause disease
1
Q
how do fungi cause allergies
A
many spores in air cause lung to become sensitised to them
2
Q
fungus responsible for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
A
Aspergillus fumigatus
3
Q
how do fungi cause mycotoxicosis
A
ingestion/inhalation of mycotoxin causing a toxic reaction
4
Q
what are mycotoxins
A
secondary metabolites of moulds
5
Q
example of a toxic fungus
A
Amanita phalloides
6
Q
example of a hallucinogenic fungus
A
Psilocybin
7
Q
example of a carcinogenic fungus
A
Aflatoxin
8
Q
what do Candida colonise
A
GI/respiratory/urinary/genital tracts, skin, fingernails
9
Q
2 types of Candida
A
auris, albicans
