Superficial,Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Fungi

Question 1

what’s a true pathogen?

Answer 1

Pathogen causing disease in any individual as opposed to opportunistic fungal pathogen in immunocompromised people

Question 2

Which areas are superficial subcutaneous, cutaneous, subcutaneous ?

Answer 2

• Superficial cutaneous = superficial areas of skin,scales
• cutaneous = skin,hair,nail
• Subcutaneous zones= lymphatic system, internal layers of the skin (dermis)

Question 3

Role of azole antifungal

Answer 3

Inhibiting enzyme responsible for conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol
degradation of ergosterol –> cell membrane damages –> cell death