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Medical Mycology packet Flashcards

1
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what is mycosis?

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a fungus infection

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2
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what is the primary classification of mycoses?

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site of infection

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3
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what is the secondary classification of mycoses?

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mode of entry into the body

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what are the different types of mycoses?

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cutaneous mycoses (dermatomycoses)
subcutaneous mycoses
systemic mycoses

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5
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what are dermatophytes?

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fungi that cause cutaneous mycoses

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6
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what is cutaneous mycoses?

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infection of the epidermis, hair and nails

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7
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what are some examples of cutaneous mycoses?

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ringworm

athlete’s foot

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what is mucocutaneous mycoses?

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infection of mucous membrane

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how is cutaneous mycoses transmitted?

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direct contact with infected person animal (cats or dogs)

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10
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what is subcutaneous mycoses?

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infection of the subcutaneous tissue

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11
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how is subcutaneous mycoses transmitted?

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small puncture would of skin by trauma

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12
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what do subcutaneous mycoses form?

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ulcers and nodules just beneath skin

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13
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how is systemic mycoses transmitted?

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inhalation of spores or hyphae

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14
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which type of mycoses is fatal?

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systemic mycoses

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15
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which type of mycoses is deep within the patient and disseminates to vital organs?

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systemic mycoses

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16
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what are 3 Genera of dermatophytes?

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Microsporum audouini
Trichophyton menagrophytes
Epidermophyton floccosum

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what are the 3 types of cutaneous mycoses caused by dermatophytes?

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Tinea Capitis (ringworm of scalp)
Tinea Coproris (ringworm of body)
Tinea Pedis (ringworm of feet)
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18
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Are the types of cutaneous mycoses Genus and species?

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No, they are not underlined and both words are capitalized

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19
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what are the methods of transmission of cutaneous mycoses?

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direct contact and indirect contact/fomite (shower floor,workout mats)

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20
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what is the treatment for cutaneous mycoses?

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topical drugs for skin and nails

oral antibiotics for hair involvement

21
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which treatment is the best choice?

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topical drugs because epidermis doesn’t have blood

22
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what’s the diagnosis of Tinea infections?

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Wood’s UV lamp for hair infections (green/blue= pos for ringworm)
wet mount for skin scrapings
dermatotrophic test media- to look for pigment production

23
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what type of yeast is Candida albicans?

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false yeast (asexual)

24
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is Candida albicans dimorphic?

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no

25C and 37C = yeast form

25
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what kind of pathogen is Candida albicans?

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opportunistic pathogen that has “normal flora” of mucous membrane

26
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what are the varies types of infection from Candida albicans?

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vaginitis- mucocutaneous
“Bartender’s Finger”/”Fruit Packer’s Finger”- cutaneous
Thrush- mucocutaneous

27
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what is thrush? who is most likely to get this?

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white curdles in mouth, infants get this because they have a weak immune system or those who are on longterm antibiotics

28
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what is vaginitis?

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only females, antibiotic treatment for bacteria

29
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why would someone get “Bartender’s Finger”/”Fruit Packer’s Finger”?

A

fruit has sugar and an acidic pH

30
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what is one way you can see if someone has diabetes?

A

if their urine has sugar in it

31
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what is the systemic involvement in Candida albicans?

A

immunosuppressed host
extensive antibiotic therapy
complication of surgery
diabetes

32
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what is the treatment for Candida albicans?

A

Nystatin and Oral Ketoconazole for systemic infection

33
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where does subcutaneous mycoses occur?

A

beneath the skin

34
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what are the symptoms of subcutaneous mycoses?

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forms ulcers and nodules (cysts) just beneath the skin and infects lymph nodes

35
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what is subcutaneous mycoses caused by?

A

saprophytic fungi in soil

36
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what is the route of transmission for subcutaneous mycoses?

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fungal spores and hyphae enters skin through puncture wound (proper portal of entry) usually trauma (rose bush)

37
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what are 3 examples of subcutaneous mycoses?

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Sporothrix schenckii
Allescheria boydii (Madurella)
Philalophora verruscosa

38
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where does systemic mycoses occur?

A

deep tissue and vital organs (to spread)

39
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what kind of fungi are in systemic mycoses?

A

saprophytic fungi

40
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is systemic mycoses dimorphic?

A

yes
25C = mold
37 C = yeast

41
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what is the route of transmission of systemic mycoses?

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inhalation of spores/hyphae–> lung infection–> spread in blood or tissues–> vital organs

42
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what is are examples of systemic mycoses?

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Coccidioides immitis
Histoplasma capsulatum
Blastomyces dermatitidis
Cryptococcus neoformans

43
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what are other fungi that causes mycoses or producing toxins?

A

Rhizopus species
Aspergillus flavis
Aspergillus fumigatus

44
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what disease does Rhizopus species cause?

A

pulmonary infection

45
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what is the treatment for Rhizopus species?

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Amphotericin B or surgical removal

46
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where does Aspergillus flavin grow?

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on grains, corn, nuts

47
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What color is Aspergillus flavin and what makes it toxic?

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yellow, aflatoxin

48
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what disease does Aspergillus fumigatus cause? What color is it?

A

pulmonary infection to brain and vital organs; black mold

49
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what is the treatment for Aspergillus fumigatus?

A

Ampotericin B or surgical removal

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