FUNGI Flashcards
1
Q
What is fungi?
A
a type of microscopic plant similar to a mushroom and toadstool what reproduce by building or by spore production.
2
Q
How does fungi grow?
A
They grow by producing an extensive branching network across tissues.
3
Q
What conditions are caused by fungi?
A
Candida Albicans.
4
Q
What is Candida Albicans?
A
It is the only relevant fungal condition in dentistry, it is a fungal infection of the soft tissues, also known as oral thrush, and is most commonly seen in denture wearers.
