Kingdom Fungi (U3) Flashcards
1
Q
Four types of fungal infection/disease (ON test)
A
Hypersensitivity, mycotoxicosis, mycetismus, contact infection
2
Q
Hypersensitivity definition?
A
Allergic reaction to molds and spores
3
Q
Mycotoxicosis definition?
A
Poisoning of man and animals by feeds and food products contaminated by fungi
4
Q
Mycetismus definition?
A
Ingestion of toxin/mushroom poisoning
5
Q
Contact infection definition?
A
Direct/indirect contact