Intro Clinical Mycology Flashcards
1
Q
Attributes of Yeasts (3)
A
Single Cell
Single Colonies
Facultative anaerobes
2
Q
Attributes of Molds (2)
A
Obligate aerobes
Filamentous
- mycelium
- hyphae
3
Q
Difference between Pseudohypha and Hypha
A
Pseudohypha kinda pinches off near parent and is more oval shapped
4
Q
What is Dimorphic Fungi
A
can exist as mold (colder temps) or yeast (warmer temps)
5
Q
What is Opportunistic fungi
A
Only cause disease in compromised hosts
6
Q
What are the Classic diagnostic approaches? (3)
A
Direct Microscopy
Culture
Histopathology
