What is meant by fungi being “opportunistic”?
They infect immunocompromised individuals
What is the major sterol in fungal cells?
Ergosterol
What are the three types of fungi?
- Basidiomycetes
- Ascomycetes
- Zygomycetes
How is the nomenclature of a ringworm infection given?
“tinea”
Followed by the area of the body that is infected
What are the two species of fungi that can infect organs of immunocompromised individuals?
- Candida
- Aspergillus
What 5 factors can cause candidiasis?
- Age
- Antibiotics
- Endocrine disorders
- Immunosuppression
- Surgery
What candida species is resistant?
Candida glabrata
What can aspergillosis cause?
- Worse asthma symptoms
- Aspergilloma
What is cryptococcus a result from?
- Inhaled spores
What can cryptococcus cause?
- Pulmonary cryptococcus
- Meningitis
How can candida albicans be identified from other candida?
Forms germ tubes in serum
What organ do dermatophytes target?
Skin, degrade keratin