Cryptococcus neoformans Flashcards

1
Q

Por qué el nombre?

A

Por la forma cocoide

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2
Q

Qué es?

A

Levadura encapsulada: Gruesa = protección

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3
Q

Replicación

A

Gemación

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4
Q

Dónde se encuentra?

A

Saprobio:
- Excremento de pájaro
- Hojas de eucalipto

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5
Q

En qué personas se presenta?

A

Es raro y oportunista
- SIDA/VIH
- Macrófagos alveolares

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6
Q

Enfermedad que causa

A

Micosis sistémica
- SNC (meningea)
- autoinoculación

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7
Q

Diagnóstico

A
  • Tinta china
  • Cultivos (antígenos capsulares)
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8
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Tratamiento

A
  • Mortal sin tratamiento
  • Más de 8 semanas
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