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Often referred to as a dimorphic fungi because of its polymorphic forms: budding yeast, hyphal (long branching structure), pseudohyphal (intermediate between budding and hyphal). However, it typically only causes disease and infection in immunocompromised individuals
Often referred to as a dimorphic fungi because of its polymorphic forms: budding yeast, hyphal (long branching structure), pseudohyphal (intermediate between budding and hyphal). However, it typically only causes disease and infection in immunocompromised individuals
- Candida albicans (correct)
- Asperigillus fumigatus
- Cryptococcus neoformans
- Coccidiodes immitis
Antifungals kill or inhibit the growth of fungi and yeast that can infect which of the following
Antifungals kill or inhibit the growth of fungi and yeast that can infect which of the following
- Skin
- Ears
- Internal organs
- All of the above (correct)
Work by binding to the fungal cell membrane which allows small organic molecules to leak into the cell, causing cell ceath
Work by binding to the fungal cell membrane which allows small organic molecules to leak into the cell, causing cell ceath
- Polyene antifungal agents (correct)
- Imidazole antifungal agents
- Antimetabolic antifungal agents
- Superficial antifungal agents
Antifungal angents that cause leakage of the fungal cell membrane and inhibition of fungal growth. Can cause hepatotoxicity
Antifungal angents that cause leakage of the fungal cell membrane and inhibition of fungal growth. Can cause hepatotoxicity
Should be given with food
Should be given with food
Liver function should be monitored during administration
Liver function should be monitored during administration
Technicians and clients should wear gloves during administration
Technicians and clients should wear gloves during administration
New drug on the market, Potential treatment for systemic fungal infections
New drug on the market, Potential treatment for systemic fungal infections
Common uses are systemic fungal infections and dematophytosis
Common uses are systemic fungal infections and dematophytosis
Treats topical fungal infections
Treats topical fungal infections
Treats secondary fungal infections
Treats secondary fungal infections
Antifungal agents that interfere with metabolism of RNA and other proteins. Can cause thrombocytopenia and anemia (bloodwork should be done during treatment)
Antifungal agents that interfere with metabolism of RNA and other proteins. Can cause thrombocytopenia and anemia (bloodwork should be done during treatment)
Antifungals that disrupt cell division of a fungus of a fungus. Can be used to treat skin, ear, eye or mucous membrane fungal infections. Often used in conjunction with orally administered antifungals to achieve the best results.
Antifungals that disrupt cell division of a fungus of a fungus. Can be used to treat skin, ear, eye or mucous membrane fungal infections. Often used in conjunction with orally administered antifungals to achieve the best results.
Can be used to treat the environment as well as the patient
Can be used to treat the environment as well as the patient
Topical treatment of dermatophyte infections
Topical treatment of dermatophyte infections
Liquid concentrated solution
Liquid concentrated solution
Used for candida in birds, dogs and cat
Used for candida in birds, dogs and cat
Administer IV for severe mycotic infection
Administer IV for severe mycotic infection
Antimetabolic antifungal agents
Antimetabolic antifungal agents
Polyene antifungal agents
Polyene antifungal agents
Imidazole antifungal agents
Imidazole antifungal agents
Superficial antifungal agents
Superficial antifungal agents
Polyne antifungals
Polyne antifungals
