Fungi Flashcards
Fungi can appear in the form of ___ and ___
Yeast (single cell form)
Hyphae (filamentous form)
or both (dimorphic)
What is the most common agar used for a fungi culture?
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar
Aspergillus spp. are filamentous fungi. True/False
True
“Fluffy colony appearance”
Which candida species is germ tube postitive?
Candida Albicans
produces germ tube
What are some diseases caused by fungi?
Acute or chronic poisoning
Chronic sinusitis
Infection
Name a fungi that is dimorphic
Candida Albicans
Examples of superficial fungal infections
Ringworm infections of the skin, hair and nails
Candidiasis
Examples of subcutaneous mycoses
- Environmental fungi
- Usually tropical/subtropical countries
- Chronic and derforming
Examples of systemic mycoses
- cryptococcosis
- systemic candidiasis
Is cryptococcus capsulated?
Yes
What test can be run to test for cryptococcus?
Antigen test: CSF, urine
Culture: CSF, blood, urine
Microscopy “india ink”: CSF
Disease caused by Aspergillosis
- Allergic forms
- Fungus ball in lung
- Invasive aspergillosis
Is pneumocystis jiroveci treated with antifungals?
No, it does not respond to antifungal drugs. To treat with cotrimoxazole.
