Mycology & Virology QUIZ Flashcards
General characteristics of fungi are:
A. They do not contain chlorophyll
B. All of the above
C. Cell walls contain chitin
D. They digest food externally
B. All answers are correct!
Dermatophyte infections are:
A. Zoonotic
B. Species specific
C. Spread by sexual spores
D. Also cause symptoms in carrier animals
A. Are zoonotic
What are hyphae?
A filament or branch from which fungus grows
What are mycelium?
Intertwined mass of hyphae that forms the mold colony
What are conidia?
Asexual spores borne externally on hyphae
SPORES SPORES SPORES
What are yeast?
No hyphae and multiply by budding
What are keratinophilic?
Fungi that invade hair, nails, & superficial layers of the skin
T/F: Dermatophyte spores are easily disinfected from a contaminated animals environment
False
T/F: Most fungi infections require weeks to months of anti-fungal medications for treatment
True
What disease do Coccidiodes cause?
Soil fungus of the lower Sonoran valley that causes lung & bone diseases in dogs
What disease do Cryptococcus cause?
Fungus found in soil/bird feces that can affect the ocular, respiratory, CNS & skin systems (esp cats & koalas)
What disease do Microsporum cause?
Dermatophyte that is potentially zoonotic & causes skin lesions in cats, dogs, and people
What disease do Aspergillus cause?
Fungus that can cause respiratory signs particularly in the nasal cavity of dogs
What does Feline Leuk Virus do?
Retrovirus that causes bone marrow disorders & cancer
What does Calici Virus do?
Fever, respiratory issues & limping in cats
