Fungal Infections - Block 3 Flashcards
Ex of dermatophytes?
- Trichophyton
- Microsporum
- Epidermophyton
Types of Yeast?
- Candida
- Cryptococcus neoformans
Types of mold?
Aspergillus
Types of dimorphic?
- Histoplasma
- Bastomyces
- Coccidioides
- Paracoccidioides
- Sporothrix
Stypes of antimicrobial resistant fungi?
- Aspergillus (Azole)
- Candida (fluconazole)
- Candida auris (fluconazole)
- Ringworm
Can topical azoles be used for pregnancy?
Yes
Terbinafine
MOA
Disrupts synthesis of ergosterol and penetrates to keratin precursor cells (fungicidal)
Griseofulvin
MOA
Prevents fungal cell division and provides good penetration to superficial sites due to transfer of drug cia sweat and trans epidermal fluid loss
Ciclopirox
MOA
Topical lacquer that degrades peroxides within the fungal cells
Nystatin
MOA, Idication
MOA: Alters fungal cell membrane leading to leakage of cell -> cell death
Indication: Oral candidiasis or thrush
Zinc oxide
MOA
Provides physical barrier to water absorption
Selenium sulfide
MOA
Reduction in the turnover of epidermal cells
What are the presentations of Oral candidia? Diagnosis?
Sx: Dysphagia, abnormal odor, dry mouth, abnormal taste
Diagnosis: White plaque that leave an inflamed or bleeding base when scraped off
TYpes of thrush tx?
Acute: 7-14 days
Suppression: not recommended
Tx for Oral Candida?
Fluconazole
Nystatin
Miconazole
Clotrimazole
7-14 days
Presentations of esophageal candida? Diagnosis?
- Can be asymptomatic
- AIDS defining illness (CD4 <100)
Diagnosis: Endoscopy
Tx for Esophageal Candidiasis?
Prophylaxis: Fluconazole, itraconazole
Acute: Fluconazole for 14-21 days
Resistnat: Itraconazole oral solution
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis presentation and diagnosis?
Sx: discharge with little to no odor, pruritis, erythema
Diagnosis:
* Uncomplicated: clincal exam, pH (4-4.5), wet mount
* Complication: reccurent (>4 episodes/wr), severe VVC
Vulvovaginal Candida Tx? Pregnancy?
Uncomplicated:
* Miconazole 2% x 3 days
* Fluconazole PO 1 dose
Complicated:
* Miconazole 2% for 7-14 days
* Fluconazole PO for 3 days and 2 doses
Topical azole x 7 days for pregnancy
Tx for diaper dermatitis?
Nonpharm: Skin care, choice of diaper
Pharm:
* Topical barrier: petrolatum, zinc oxide
* Topical antifungal: nystatin, clotrimazole, miconazole, ketoconazole BID for 2 weeks
Presentation of Intertriginous Dermatitis (Intertrigo)?
Condition of skin folds causes by moisture, friction and absence of air circulation
* Burning, tenderness, prutitus, fissuring
Tx for Intertriginous Dermatitis (Intertrigo)?
Topical agents 1st line: Ketoconzale, Clotrimazole, Miconazole
PO: Fluconazole for 4 wks
What is the difference between tinea barbae and capitis?
Barbae: affects beard and mustache
Capitis: Multiple scaly and/or crusted patches and/or plaque affecting scalp or beard