Lecture11: Introduction To Medical Mycology

Question 1

Name 2 examples of Superficial mycoses

Answer 1

Ringworm and athlete’s foot

Question 2

Explain Subcutaneous Mycoses

Answer 2

Infection through the skin then lymphatic spread or subcutaneous spread.

Question 3

Example of Subcutaneous Mycoses?

Answer 3

Mycetoma

Question 4

Explain Opportunistic Mycoses?

Answer 4

Those found in environment and resident flora that cause disease in immunocompromised hosts

Question 5

What is Systemic Mycoses?

Answer 5

The most Virulent fungi

Question 6

Name the Systemic Mycoses?

Answer 6

Histoplasma Capsulatum

Question 7

What are Dermatophytes?

Answer 7

A term given for species invading superficial layers of skin

Question 8

What is classified as a Dermtophyte?

Answer 8

The superficial mycoses

Question 9

What are Aspergillus?

Answer 9

Molds found in the environment. Invasive ones kill immunocompromised people

Question 10

What is the most important Aspergillus?

Answer 10

Aspergillus Fumigatus

Question 11

How is Aspergillus transmitted?

Answer 11

Inhalation

Question 12

When Aspergillus infection occurs, what is the pathogenesis?

Answer 12

Thrombosis and blood vessel infraction, partial blockage of airways.

Question 13

How is Aspergillus treated?

Answer 13

Amphotericin B