fungal Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
patho for superficial fungal infection? (ringworm)
A
tinea of any cutaneous area
2
Q
etiology of superficial fungal?
A
- fungus
- 3 genera infect human skin
3
Q
what are the 3 genera infect human skin?
A
- microsporum
- trichophyton
- epidermophyton
- onychomycosis - tinea inguium - nail infection
4
Q
diagnosis for superficial fungal?
A
microscopy and culture
5
Q
clinical manifestations of superficial fungal?
A
- erythematous
- macules/papules or plaques with peripheral scaling and central clearing
- vesicular lesions
- nail thickening and discoloration
6
Q
where is tinea capitis?
A
scalp
7
Q
where is tinea corporis?
A
trunk
8
Q
where is tinea pedis?
A
foot
9
Q
patho for yeast?
A
undiagnosed immunodeficiency disorder of superficial infection of skin and /or mucous membranes
10
Q
etiology for yeast?
A
candida albicans
11
Q
diagnosis for yeast?
A
microscope and visual
12
Q
thrush is in?
A
infants
13
Q
intertrigo is in?
A
infants and immobile, skin-on-skin friction
14
Q
mucocutaneous candidiasis is in?
A
immunocompromised
15
Q
clinical manifestations of yeast?
A
- varies by location, usual white lesions
- mostly in the mouth
16
Q
treatment of yeast?
A
- nystatin
- fluconazole
