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A: Because fungi are more chemically and genetically similar to animals than other organisms

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Why are fungal infections difficult to treat?

State the 2 most basic growth forms of fungi

A: Yeast and Mold (filamentous fungi)


Classify the following fungal infection:

Chronic infection of subdermal tissues, may require surgical intervention

A: Subcutaneous


This condition is considered to be a systemic infection that is caused by a primary pathogen. It is not transmitted from person to person and the agent is commonly found in the soil and material contaminated with bat or bird droppings

A: Histoplasmosis


This fungal pathogen has a distinctive morphology that shows a blocklike arthroconidia in the free living stage & spherules containing endospores in the lungs

A: coccidioides immitis


_________________ are very common in the environment, and are often isolated from sugar-rich materials.

A: Yeast


Candidiasis that develops in the mouth or throat is commonly ________________________

A: Thrush


Fungi that are less virulent are often limited to those with impaired barrier or host defenses are considered _____________________________.


A: Opportunistic

As a researcher, how would you classify the following fungi:

You are concerned with how fungal disease is transmitted

A: Epidemiologic grouping


Which fungus is commonly found in indoor and outdoor environments

A: Aspergillus


A: Saprotrophic


Which term is used to describe fungi based on their ability to decompose dead matter?

Which infection causes the following symptoms:

Scaling or cracking between the toes and watery blisters

A: Tenia pedis


Fungi can be found in soil, on plants, trees, and other vegetation, and on our _______________ and ____________________.

A: Skin and mucous membranes


In 60% of the cases, the infections is asymptomatic. What infection is this referring to?

A: Coccidioiodomycosis


___________________________ can multiply when imbalances occur, and can cause symptoms to develop.

A: Candida


Approximately _____________ fungal species are known to cause disease in humans.

A: 300


_____________________ like to live on moist areas of the skin, such as places where there are skin folds

A: Dermatophytes


The map below shows areas in which a fungal infection is commonly seen. Which infection is this information referring to and how would you classify this disease based on where it is endemic?

A: Coccidioidomycosis “Valley Fever”


Which disease produces a “fungal ball and when would it require treatment?

A: Aspergilloma, when a patient is coughing blood


Which antifungal medication inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol?

A: Azoles


What is the target organ for most fungal infections?

A: The lungs


Topical treatment alone usually is ineffective and is not recommended for the management of _____________________

A: Tinea capitis


Which fungal infection is most prevalent in the eastern and central regions of the US?

A: Histoplasmosis


Which structure of fungi fits the following description:

Multicellular filamentous, “fluffy” colonies consisting of branching tubular structures called hyphae

A: Mold


Explain how several fungal infections can become systemic?

A: After the infection localizes in the lungs, it can spread to other organs such as the kidneys, heart, brain via the bloodstream


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