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Fungus - Systemic Pathogenic Mycoses Flashcards

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Names of Pathogenic Fungi

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1 - Histoplasmosis
2 - Blastomycosis
3 - Coccidioidomycosis
4 - Para coccidioidomycosis

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Transmission

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Inhalation

  • Begins as generalized pulmonary infection
  • Disseminates via the blood to the rest of the body
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General Characterization

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All 4 fungi are DIMORPHIC
- Grows as Mycelial Thalli (hyphae) 30C
- Grows as Spherical yeasts in the body 37C
+ invasive form: enzyme and proteiens aid growth and reproduction in the body. tolerant to higher temperature, resistant to phagocytic

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