Mycology & Antifungals Flashcards
1
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what are fungi
A
Eukaryotic
chitin cell wall
Heterotrophic
Diseperse thorugh environment through spores
Spores move through air and spread
1
Q
Describe yeast
A
Unicellular divide by budding
2
Q
Describe mould
A
Multicellular
Spores
3
Q
what is the main makeup of plasma membrane in fungi
A
Ergosterol
4
Q
what can target the plasma membrane of fungi?
A
Polyenes
Azoles
Allyamines
5
Q
candida is commensal
where is candida overgrowth mostly found
A
Mouth
Genital area
6
Q
Dermatophytes infections are due to which fungi
A
Trichophyton spp
Micosporum spp
Epidomophyton floccosum
7
Q
what are the 2 specidies of coccidiodes
A
C, immitis
C. posadasii
8
Q
Describe cryptococcus
A
Ubiquitous
Exposure is common
Treated with liposomal amhotericin B
Flucytosin
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