Introduction Flashcards
define mycology
the study of fungus
what is fungus
chlorophyll free unicellular or multicellular Eukaryotic organism which reproduce by sexually or asexually
what is mycoses
fungal infections are called
structures of fungal cell
cell wall
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
capsule
cell wall components
Chitin,Glucan,Mannan
structural and enzymatic proteins
Glycoproteins
functions of cell wall
protection
rigidity and strength
shape
reproduction
cell membrane contents
Ergosterol
Zymosterol
is capsule essential?
No,its non essential
which fungus has capsule?
Cryptococcus neoformans
does histoplasma capsulatum posses capsule?
No
difference between fungal and bacterial cell wall
Chitin - Peptidoglycan
beneficial effect of fungus
drugs
edible mushroom
culture foods
bio remediation
and environmental benefits
what are the drugs made by fungus
antibiotics
(penicillin g)
antifungal
(Griseofulvin)
immunosuppressants
(Ciclosporin)
statins
(Mevastatin,Lovastatin)
source of penicillin
penicillium chrysogenum
source of Griseofulvin
penicillium chrysogenum
what are the edible mushrooms
Agaricus bisporus - salads,soups
Molds - cheese production
what are the fungal toxins
Amnitin,Phalloidin(Amanita Mushroom) - Liver necrosis(by inhibiting RNS polymerase)
Aflatoxin(Aspergillus flavus) - liver cancer(produce epoxide and cause mutation p53 gene)
Pathogenesis
1.inflammation
(Formation of granuloma
, acute suppuration)
2.mycotoxicoses
3.allergy
which immunity gives protection against Fungus?
Cell mediated immunity
does acquired immunity gives protection against fungus?
No
which antibodies are produced against fungus?
IgG and IgM
why bacteria cannot grow in fungal culture?
1.low pH
2.Antibacterial agent(penicillin,chloramphenicol,Streptomycin,Cycloheximide)
what are the specimen
skin scrapping
nail clipping
hair plucking
swabs
aspirated pus
Biopsy material
What are the process of lab diagnosis
Direct microscopic examination
isolation from culture
serology
PCR
mass spectrometry
How specimen is treated during microscopic examination
Using 10% KOH to dissolve tissue material like ( keratin epithelial cells leukocytes debris) or staining with special fungal stains.
Calcofluor white
Methenamine silver stain
What is the culture media
Sabouraud’s dextrose agar