Superficial Fungal Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Arthroconidia
A
Barrel-shaped spores released by fragmentation of hyphae ( C. immitis )
2
Q
Chlamydoconidia
A
Spherical, thickened, resistant hyphal cell
C. albicans, T. tonsurans
3
Q
Microconidia vs Macroconidia
A
Micro: small asexual spores
Macro: large leaf or club shaped asexual spores
4
Q
Blastoconidia
A
conidia formed by budding