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TYPES OF FUNGI Flashcards

1
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normal flora of skin, mucous membrane, and gastrointestinal tract

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Candida albicans

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2
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Candida CHROMagar C. albicans

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green

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3
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Candida CHROMagar C. tropicalis

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blue

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Candida CHROMagar C. parapsilosis

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white (fungemia in Neonatal ICU)

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5
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Candida CHROMagar C. glabrata

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pink

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risk factors associated with C. albicans

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Pregnancy, Newborn, HIV, Diabetes, Malnutrition, Prolonged use of antibiotics, Chemotherapy

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diseases associated with C. albicans

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Thrush, Moniliasis, Oroesophageal candidiasis, intertriginous candidiasis, paronychia, respiratory infections, eye infection, endocarditis, and meningitis

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creamy patches in tongue and mucous membrane

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Thrush

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9
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screening test for C. albicans

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germ tube

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10
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confirmatory for C. albicans

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chlamydospore form

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transmitted through pigeon droppings via inhalation of human

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Cyptococcus neoformans

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12
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agar used in C. neoformans

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niger seed agar

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13
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stain used in C. neoformas

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india ink

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14
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meningitis and torulosis

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C. neoformans

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15
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responsible for melanin production

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phenoloxidase

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16
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screening for C. neoformans

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india ink of CSF

17
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latex agglutination detects

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CAD (cryptococcal antigen)

18
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bright salmon pink color

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Rhodoturla spp.

19
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causes opportunistic infections and is rare

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Rhodoturla spp.

20
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resemble cryptococci because they have capsule and urease positive

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Rhodoturla spp.

21
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Common yeast used in baking and food products
Component of probiotic food and drinks

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae

22
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used for treating antibiotic-resistant diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and malabsorption syndrome

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae

23
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fungi that are like protozoa due to its 3 stages

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Pneumocystis jirovecii

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3 stages of P. jirovecii

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trophozoite, precyst , cyst

25
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punched out ping pong ball appearance

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P. jirovecii

26
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pingpong disease

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T. vaginalis

27
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found in rats

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Pneumocystis carinii

28
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1 cause of pneumonia of HIV and AIDS px

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P. jorovecii

29
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specimen for P. jirovecii

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bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid,
transbronchial biopsy specimens, tracheal aspirate, pleural
fluid, and induced sputum

30
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stains used for P. jirovecii

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Giemsa, Gomori Methenamine Silver

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