Flashcards in Fungi Deck (77)
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Identify the major virulence/toxicity factors associated with Penicillium. (1)
fungal spores have mycotoxins
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Describe a typical Tinea lesion. (2)
pruritic lesion with central clearing resembling a ring.
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What is the presentation of Blastomyces dermatiditis infection? (3)
gilchrist's disease (blastomycosis)-mild infection in the lungs followed by ucerative granulomas of the skin or bone if infection becomes disseminated.
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How are coccidioldomycosis and histoplasmosis transmitted?
inhalation of asexual spores
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What is the morphology of C. albicans in culture at 37 degrees C?
germ tubes
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What lab findings are useful to help diagnose Histoplasma capsulatum? (2)
chest x-ray shows 'millet seed' pattern; Hyphae visible if cultured on Sabouraud's agar.
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What lab findings are useful to help diagnose Pneumoncystis carinii? (2)
organism seen in microscopic examination of lung tissue or lavage; sputum cultures negative
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What is the morphology of Aspergillus fumigatus?
mold with septate hyphae that branch at a V-shaped (45 degree) angle
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What is the morphology of Rhizopus?
white 'cotton candy' colonies that turn brown with age
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Is Cryptocuccus neoformans domorphic?
no
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How is Coccidiodes immitis transmitted?
inhaled as spores
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What predisposes to disease with Pneumocystis carinii?
most infections asymptomatic. Immunosupression (e.g., AIDS) predisposes to disease.
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What regions are associaed with Histoplasma capsulatum? (2)
endemic to Ohio and Mississippi river valleys
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How is Histoplasmosis capsulatum transmitted?
bird or bat droppings
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What are the clinical manifestations of Cladosporium? (2)
allergic reactions to spores. Opportunistic lung infections possible in immunocompromised patients.
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What are the clinical manifestations of Alternaria?
allergic reactions and hypersensitivity pneumonitis to spores
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What disease does Pneumocystis carinii cause?
causes pneumonia (PCP)
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What is 'most common' associated with Cladosporium?
maybe the most common source of indoor and outdoor spores.
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What is the morphology of C. albicans in culture at 20 deg C?
budding yeast with pseudohyphae
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Identify the major at risk population associated with Pneumoncystis carinii.
aIDS and other immunosupressed patients
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Identify relevant epidemiology and risk factors associated with Candida albicans. (2)
aIDS, diabetes mellitus
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What is the morphology of Stachybotris?
black slimy mold
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What is the morphology of Histoplasma capsulatum?
dimorphic fungus (yeast/mold)
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What are the clnical manifestations of Cryptococcus neoformans? (2)
only causes diseases in immunocompromised. Meningitis insidious presentation-occasional headache, irritability, difficult cognition, mild fever. Relapse common.
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Is Aspergilius fumiatus dimorphic?
no
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What are the clinical manifestations of Aspergillus? (5)
ottitis externa; fungal sinusitis; allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; fungus ball; sepsis
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What type of budding patter is seen in Cryptococcus neoformans?
narrow-based unequal budding
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What are the clinical manifestations of Pullalaria?
allergic reaction to spores
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What are the clinical manifestations of Tinea?(3)
ringworm-pruritic papules, broken hair, thick broken nails
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