Mycology Flashcards
Mycology is the study of microscopic and macroscopic organisms called ___________.
fungi
During reproductive budding of yeast cells, the parent cell produces a protuberance called a ______________________
blastoconidium
Sinonasal destruction and brain abscesses can occur in infections from species of ______________ mold.
Aspergillus
Mucormycosis and histoplasmosis are infections caused by types of _____________ organisms.
fungal
The oral yeast infection candidiasis is also commonly called _______________.
thrush
Which form of dermatophytosis involves the feet?
Tinea pedis
Which fungal infection is transmitted by exposure to bat guano or bird droppings?
Histoplasmosis
Fluconazole and echinocandin are drugs in which general classification?
Antifungal
A condition of diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous and connective tissues.
Cellulitis
Dermatophytosis
A condition of fungal skin infection also known as tinea.
Mycosis
General term used for a fungal infection which can be superficial, subcutaneous, or systemic in nature.
Ringworm
Fungal infection in humans and animals characterized by a reddened, raised circular shape and usually a clearer center.
Candidemia is an opportunistic fungal infection rarely seen in healthy individuals
True
During reproduction budding of yeast cells, the parent cell produce a protuberance called?
Blastoconidium
bacteria which demonstrate positive results in gram staining under some conditions and negative under other circumstances are called?
gram variable
