Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
Four groups fungi can be divided into
A
- cutaneous mycoses
- subcutaneous mycoses
- mycoses w/systemic involvement
- opportunistic mycoses
2
Q
Cutaneous mycoses (2)
A
dermatophytosis pityriasis versicolor (aka tinea versicolor) - 2/2 malassezia furfur
3
Q
subcutaneous mycoses (1)
A
sporotrichosis
4
Q
mycoses w/systemic involvement (3)
A
histoplasmosis
coccidiodoses
blastomycosis
5
Q
opportunistic mycoses (4)
A
candida
aspergillus
mucor
rhizopus
6
Q
spaghetti and meatballs on light microscopy
A
malessezia furfur induced tinea versicolor
