Overview of candidiasis - Fungal Infection Flashcards by Leslie Najera | Brainscape

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(T/F) - Skin and mucous barriers normally prevent infection

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TRUE

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(T/F) - Tissue breakdown, immunosuppression, or fungal overgrowth may lead to invasion of Candida

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TRUE

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Q

What risk factors can lead to invasive candidiasis?

A

Drugs
Diseases
Others

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What drugs are risk factors to invasive candidiasis?

A

Antineoplastic agents
High dose corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants
Multiple antibiotics received

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What diseases are risk factors to invasive candidiasis?

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Neutropenia
Hematologic
Lymphoreticular malignancies
DM
Immunodeficiency diseases

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What are other risk factors to invasive candidiasis?

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TPN
Central venous catheters
Burns
Extensive surgery
Renal failure and hemodialysis
Mechanical ventilation
Prior fungal colonization

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