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1
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What is meant by fungi being “opportunistic”?

A

They infect immunocompromised individuals

2
Q

What is the major sterol in fungal cells?

A

Ergosterol

3
Q

What are the three types of fungi?

A
  • Basidiomycetes
  • Ascomycetes
  • Zygomycetes
4
Q

How is the nomenclature of a ringworm infection given?

A

“tinea”

Followed by the area of the body that is infected

5
Q

What are the two species of fungi that can infect organs of immunocompromised individuals?

A
  • Candida

- Aspergillus

6
Q

What 5 factors can cause candidiasis?

A
  • Age
  • Antibiotics
  • Endocrine disorders
  • Immunosuppression
  • Surgery
7
Q

What candida species is resistant?

A

Candida glabrata

8
Q

What can aspergillosis cause?

A
  • Worse asthma symptoms

- Aspergilloma

9
Q

What is cryptococcus a result from?

A
  • Inhaled spores
10
Q

What can cryptococcus cause?

A
  • Pulmonary cryptococcus

- Meningitis

11
Q

How can candida albicans be identified from other candida?

A

Forms germ tubes in serum

12
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What organ do dermatophytes target?

A

Skin, degrade keratin