Fungal Infections Flashcards
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Fungal infections how to classify?
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yeasts vs moulds
superficial (skin,hair,nail) or deep seated
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superficial fungal infection
rash, scaly with hypopigmentation
Wood’s lamp - fluoresces faint orange
A
Pityriasis versicolor
seborrhoeic dermatitis
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superficial fungal
14 yr old swimmer, crusting between toes
A
tricophyton rubrum causing athlete’s foot
3
Q
Ringworm is caused by?
A
dermatophyte
3
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deep seated infection immunocompromised
mannan
amphotericin B given
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Candida infection
4
Q
how is aspergillus diagnosed?
A
ELISA
PCR
b-glucan
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