Microbiology - Candida Flashcards
how does candida and bacteria interact?
creates a mycofilm (scaffold) for the bacteria
describe how candida and bacteria can cause dual resistance.
staph aureus (bacteria) coating itself with candida polymers
what are the main opportunistic pathogenic candida?(2)
Candida albicans
Candida glabrata
what candida is sensitive to fluconazole?
albicans
what candida is resistant to fluconazole and what is the problem associated with this?
C. glabrata not sensitive
if u give a patient with this fungi an ‘azole’ medication you are just suppressing everything else and allowing the glabrata to thrive.
what species of candidia have hyphae? (1)
albicans
describe how c.albicans causes candidiasis. (5)
- penetrates with hyphae
- Starts to form germ tubes
- Produces an extracellular matrix and Creates a biofilm – adheres, hard to penetrate and remove from surfaces
- They produce hydrolytic enzymes within the biofilm – phospholipase, haemolysin, proteinase (allows it to move through tissue)
- Causes system candidiasis
what are the limitations of antifungals? (3)
- Limited variety available
- Some are toxic
- There is resistance
name causes of fungal infections? (3)
- Immunosuppression
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics - bacteria are suppressed which allow the fungi to thrive
- Use of steroids
list the main types of candidiasis found in the mouth. (4)
- Pseudomembranous = thrush
- Erythematous = denture or HIV related
- Hyperplastic = candida leucoplakia (premalignant)
- Angular cheilitis
what candidal infection requires biopsy?
Chronic hyperplastic: candida leucoplakia
how is erythematosis candidiasis classified?
Newtons typing
describe the levels of newtons typing.
Newtons type I = localised inflam
NT II = diffuse inflam
NT III = widespread granular inflam
what types of candidosis occurs in conjunction with bacteria? (2)
Angular cheilitis
Erythematous
what are the symptoms of candidosis? (4)
- Inflamed mucosa
- Burning
- Discomfort
- Bad taste