TYPES OF FUNGI Flashcards
normal flora of skin, mucous membrane, and gastrointestinal tract
Candida albicans
Candida CHROMagar C. albicans
green
Candida CHROMagar C. tropicalis
blue
Candida CHROMagar C. parapsilosis
white (fungemia in Neonatal ICU)
Candida CHROMagar C. glabrata
pink
risk factors associated with C. albicans
Pregnancy, Newborn, HIV, Diabetes, Malnutrition, Prolonged use of antibiotics, Chemotherapy
diseases associated with C. albicans
Thrush, Moniliasis, Oroesophageal candidiasis, intertriginous candidiasis, paronychia, respiratory infections, eye infection, endocarditis, and meningitis
creamy patches in tongue and mucous membrane
Thrush
screening test for C. albicans
germ tube
confirmatory for C. albicans
chlamydospore form
transmitted through pigeon droppings via inhalation of human
Cyptococcus neoformans
agar used in C. neoformans
niger seed agar
stain used in C. neoformas
india ink
meningitis and torulosis
C. neoformans
responsible for melanin production
phenoloxidase
screening for C. neoformans
india ink of CSF
latex agglutination detects
CAD (cryptococcal antigen)
bright salmon pink color
Rhodoturla spp.
causes opportunistic infections and is rare
Rhodoturla spp.
resemble cryptococci because they have capsule and urease positive
Rhodoturla spp.
Common yeast used in baking and food products
Component of probiotic food and drinks
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
used for treating antibiotic-resistant diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and malabsorption syndrome
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
fungi that are like protozoa due to its 3 stages
Pneumocystis jirovecii
3 stages of P. jirovecii
trophozoite, precyst , cyst
