W27-L5: Fungi Flashcards by Matt Stewart | Brainscape

Q

What is the classification of fungi?

A

unicellular (yeasts) which are anaerobes
filamentous (moulds) which are aerobes
dimorphic

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What are most of the pathogenic fungi?

A

Saprophytes

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What are dermatophytes?

A

fungi that don’t invade deeply, cause tinea

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What is a mycetoma?

A

infection of subcutaneous skin of the foot

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What are some examples of opportunistic mycoses?

A

candidiasis

- cyrptococcosis

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What is a mycosis?

A

fungal infection

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Why is cyrptococcal meningitis important?

A

Is an AIDS defining infection

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How do you diagnose fungal infection?

A

Microscopy: Fungi, Hyphae
Culture
Antigen detection: latex agglutination
PCR
Mass spec

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What are targets of anti-fungals?

A

ergosterol in cytoplasmic membrane

- nucleic acids

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<p>What is treatment for systemic fungal infections?</p>

A

<p>Variable but all involve
</p>

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What is the treatment for dermatophytosis?

A

Topical or oral to reduce fungal load

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