FUNGI + OTHERS Flashcards

1
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Ringworm

A

sign on superficial mycosis

-not a parasitic worm

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2
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*Prion protein

A
  • infectious protein
  • causes SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES
  • -contracted by eating meat fr infected cattle
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3
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Candida albicans

A

cause vaginal yeast infections

  • normal microbe of skin + mucous membranes
  • overgrows from vaginal pH (less acidic), microbiota changes, or long term antibiotic therapy
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4
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Piedraia hortae

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black piedra, type of superficial mycoses

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5
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trichosporon beigelii

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white piedra, type of superficial mycoses

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6
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Malasezzia furfur

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causes pityriasis versicolor

hypo/hyperpigmented patches of scaly skin

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7
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Piedra

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-white or black

irregular nodules on hair shaft

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