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Fungi Flashcards

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What is the difference btw a yeast and mold?

A 
Yeast = unicellular
Mold = multicellular
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What is fungi used in?

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medicine; food/beverage prod; biotechnology

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Whats an example of superficial mycoses?

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tinea capitis = infection of hair follicles

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What are examples of cutanoues mycoses?

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tinea pedia (Athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (Jock Itch), and ringworm

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Whats an example of subcutaneous mycoses?

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Sporotrichosis

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What are examples of systemic mycoses?

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Histoplasmosis, Blastomycosis

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What are three examples of opportunistic mycoses?

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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)
Candidiasis/Thrush
Cryptococcosis

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What are potential risk factors for Thrush?

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high estrogen, low progesterone, loss of competition from mutualistic microbiota

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What type of infection is Cryptococcus?

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infection of lungs, meninges, and/or skin

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What is the most common nosocomial mycosis?

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Aspergillus (“black mold”)

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