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Fungal Infections and Characteristics

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What is the characteristic of fungal cells in the filamentous category?

Budding and division reproduction

Ovoid, spherical single cells

Branching hyphae, multinucleate (correct)

Single-celled, spherical reproduction

What is the primary factor driving the severity of fungal diseases?

Depth of infection

Type of fungal species

Moisture levels

Host immune system (correct)

What is the name of the fungal infection that affects the throat and vagina?

Ringworm

Thrush (correct)

Cryptococcal meningitis

Athlete's foot

Which of the following is a virulence factor for Cryptococcal meningitis?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is the target for antifungal medications in fungal cells?

Ergosterol Signup and view all the answers

Why are there fewer drugs available to treat fungal infections compared to other diseases?

Fungi are closely related to humans on the phylogenetic tree Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between superficial and deep mycoses?

location of the infection Signup and view all the answers

How do fungal infections such as ringworm and athlete's foot spread?

due to moisture and humidity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of yeast cells?

single cells that reproduce by budding Signup and view all the answers

Why are fungal infections like Candida aureus particularly challenging to treat?

they are highly resistant to drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action for antifungal medications like Amphotericin B?

binding to ergosterol Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fungal infection that affects the central nervous system by crossing the blood-brain barrier?

Cryptococcal meningitis Signup and view all the answers