Fungal Zoonosis Flashcards
Infection cause by fungi
Fungal zoonosis
Layman’s term for dermatophytosis
Ring worm
Causative agents of dermatophytosis
Trichophyton spp.
Microsporum spp.
Epidermophyton spp.
Primary route of transmission of dermatophytosis
Direct contact ( with infected animals or human)
What are the route of transmission of dermatophytosis
Direct contact with infected human/ animals
Indirect contact with contaminated object/ environment
Clinical manifestations of dermatophytosis
Humans: Red, scaly, itchy circular skin lesions, hair loss in affected areas.
Animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.): Circular patches of hair loss, crusty lesions, usually on head, neck, or limbs.
Prevention for dermatophytosis
Good hygiene practice
Proper sanitation
Isolate infected animals
Disinfect living area
Causative agents of cryptococcosis
Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus gattii
What animals is primarily affected by cryptococcosis
Bird (pigeons)
T/F. Cryptococcosis is less common in livestock
TRUE
Route of transmission of cryptococcosis
Inhalation of airborne spore from contaminated soil/ bird droppings.
Agent of cryptococcosis that primarily affect immuno compromised individual
Cryptococcus neoformans
Clinical manifestations of cryptococcosis
Human: Respiratory symptoms, neurologic issue
Animals: systemic infection (neurologic problem, lethargy, respiratory symptoms)
Prevention of cryptococcosis
Avoid areas contaminated with bird droppings
Proper sanitation
Maintain clean environment
Causative agents of aspergillosis
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus flavus
T/F.Aspergillosis is common in livestock
False (poultry)
T/F.Aspergillosis is common in livestock
False (poultry)
Route of transmission of aspergillosis
Inhalation of molds spore from contaminated environment
Clinical manifestations of aspergillosis
Human: respiratory symptoms (coughing, shortness of breath, fever)
Animals: respiratory distress (coughing, nasal discharge)
Prevention of aspergillosis
Proper ventilation
Maintain dry and clean environment
Avoid exposure to environment with high molds level
Causative agent of histoplasmosis
Histoplasma capsulatum
Route of transmission of histoplasmosis
Inhalation of airborne spore from contaminated area
Clinical manifestations of histoplasmosis
Human: flu like symptoms, chest pain, difficulty breathing)
Animals: respiratory distress, weight loss fever
Prevention for histoplasmosis
Avoid areas with high bird/ bat droppings.
Use protective gear in working in a contaminated area
Maintain clean environment
