Phaehyphomycosis Flashcards
1
Q
heterogeous grp of mycotic infections caused by dematiaceous fungi w morphologic char in tissue that include hyphae, yeastlike cells or combination of these.
A
phaehyphomycosis
2
Q
most common cause of presentation in temperate climates
A
exophiala jeanselmei
3
Q
most common cause of disseminated dx
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bipolaris spicifera
most common organism- Scedosporium prolificans
4
Q
etio
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cause both phare and chromo- Phialophora verrucosa
cause mycetoma- E.jeanselmei.
melanin be stained w fontana masson method.
5
Q
tx
A
Best treated w excision.
superficial phae- topical antifungal agents and superficial debridement.
invasive disseminated dx- surgical excision comb w antifungal tx. Itraconazole 400 mg/day atleast 6 mos.
alt: voriconazole and posaconazole.
