Funghi and Parasites

Question 1

What are the 2 forms of fungi

Answer 1

Yeasts

Moulds

Question 2

What is the name given to fungi which can switch between a yeast and a mould

Answer 2

Dimorphic

Question 3

What is the life cycle of a mould (5)

Answer 3

Germination
Hyphae
Mycelium
Fruiting Structures
Conidia (spores)
Germination

Question 4

What is the life cycle of yeats (4)

Answer 4

Blastospore
Budding
Pseudohyphae
hyphae
Blastospore

Question 5

What is the fungal cell wall consisting of (3)

Answer 5

Ergosterol
Phospholipid bilayer
B-(1, 3) glucan mannans

Question 6

How are moulds aquired

Answer 6

Exogenously

Question 7

How are yeasts acquired

Answer 7

Endogenously

Question 8

Moulds feed through decomposition, what is this called

Answer 8

Saprophytes

Question 9

What are 4 ways the body is protected from fungal infections

Answer 9

Immune System
Mucosal Surfaces
Epithelial Surfaces
Body Temperature

Question 10

What are the treatment options for Superficial Candida Infections (3)

Answer 10

Fluconazoole (oral/topical)
Clotrimazole (topical)
Nystatin (topical)

Question 11

What are the treatment options for superficial dermatophyte infections (2)

Answer 11

Terbinafine 6-12 weeks

Pulse Itraconazole 6-12 weeks