Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
fungi
A
eukaryotes that are either multicellular (mushrooms ) or unicellular (yeast)
2
Q
mycotoxins
A
toxins produced by fungi
3
Q
mycology
A
study of fungi
4
Q
mycoses
A
diseases caused by fungi
5
Q
candida albicans
A
fungus causing thrush
6
Q
dental stomatitis
A
unclean dentures give fungi access to oral mucosa
7
Q
how do antifungals work
A
prevent production of ergosterol which is a vital part of fungi cell membranes
8
Q
what two infectious agents often work together and why
A
bacteria use fungi to gain resistance
