Mycology Flashcards
S&S of Systemic candidiasis
fever & chills
Complications of Systemic candidiasis
endocarditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis
In systemic candidiasis, what should you do?
STOP antibiotics and remove central lines
Are there skin lesions in cryptococcosis?
Yes
Aspergillosis: in a healthy person, will the fungus cause any problems?
No
S&S of Aspergillosis
cough
SOB
fatigue
Which is more predictive for Aspergillosis?
a. Cultures
b. Biopsy
Biopsy
What default tests are ordered if fungal infection is suspected?
Microscopy & culture
What default tests are ordered if dermatophytic infection is suspected?
skin/nail scrapings (culture)
What are some special test(s) for cryptococcosis?
- cryptococcosis antigen test
- india ink
What are some special test(s) for Aspergillosis?
Galactomannan
Does it matter to know if candida infection is albicans, instead of glabata, krusei, etc?
Yes, because candida albicans produce germ tubes.
They are also the most common are susceptible to fluconazole, amphotericin, echinocandins. (unlike krusei)
