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Which of the following statements about fungi is accurate?

  • Some fungi are obligate aerobes.
  • Many fungi thrive in anaerobic environments.
  • All fungi are non-motile. (correct)
  • All fungi are capable of movement.

Which characteristic is true for the classification of fungi?

  • Fungi are obligate anaerobes.
  • Fungi lack the ability to move. (correct)
  • Fungi can live in extreme high temperatures.
  • All fungi can swim in water.

What is a correct statement regarding the respiratory categories of fungi?

  • Fungi can be classified into motile and non-motile groups.
  • Fungi are predominantly obligate anaerobes.
  • Fungi need oxygen to survive. (correct)
  • Fungi can perform photosynthesis.

Which statement about the physical characteristics of fungi is incorrect?

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What best describes the mobility of fungi?

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What is a common cause for subcutaneous mycoses?

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Which of the following tissues are primarily involved in subcutaneous mycoses?

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What is another name commonly associated with subcutaneous mycoses affecting the foot?

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What type of infections do subcutaneous mycoses represent?

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Where do the fungi that cause subcutaneous mycoses typically reside?

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What do cutaneous mycoses primarily affect?

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Which of the following is a type of cutaneous mycosis?

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What is another term used for dermatophytosis?

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of cutaneous mycoses?

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Cutaneous Candidiasis is caused by which type of organism?

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What method of reproduction do they utilize?

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What are pseudohyphae best described as?

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Which of the following terms describes the appearance of pseudohyphae?

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Which term does NOT apply to pseudohyphae?

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What characteristic distinguishes pseudohyphae from true hyphae?

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What is the primary characteristic of mycetoma infections?

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Which type of infections affect internal organs?

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What treatment may be necessary for mycetoma infections?

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Which statement about systemic mycoses is false?

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What is a common challenge associated with treating mycetoma?

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What is mycotoxicosis primarily caused by?

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Which organ is NOT affected by mushroom poisoning?

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Which of the following describes a consequence of mycotoxicosis?

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What type of food is most commonly associated with causing mycotoxicosis?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of mushroom poisoning?

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Obligate Anaerobes

Organisms that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.

Obligate Aerobes

Organisms that require oxygen to survive.

Facultative Anaerobes

Organisms that can survive with or without oxygen.

Fungi are non-motile

Fungi are organisms lacking the ability to move independently.

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All Fungi are Non-Motile

All fungi are non-motile.

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Budding

A form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site.

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Asexual Reproduction

A type of reproduction where a single parent produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself.

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Pseudohyphae

Chain-like structures formed by some yeast species, where individual cells are connected by narrow constrictions, resembling a string of sausages.

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Hyphae

Filamentous structures found in fungi, composed of long chains of cells.

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Yeast

A type of fungus that typically reproduces asexually by budding and can form pseudohyphae.

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Cutaneous Mycoses

Fungal infections that go beyond the surface of the skin, affecting all layers.

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Superficial Mycoses

Fungal infections that primarily affect the skin, hair, and nails.

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Dermatophytosis

Fungal infections affecting the skin, hair, and nails, caused by dermatophytes.

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Subcutaneous Mycoses

Fungal infections that cause skin infections, usually in the deeper layers of the skin, such as the subcutaneous tissue.

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Tinea

A type of dermatophytosis (fungal infection) commonly known as ringworm.

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Cutaneous Candidiasis

A fungal infection of the skin, hair, and nails caused by Candida species.

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Pulmonary Mycoses

Fungal infections that affect the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body.

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Systemic Mycoses

Fungal infections that can affect internal organs, such as the brain, kidneys, or liver.

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Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)

A fungal infection caused by Candida species that primarily affects the mouth.

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Mycetoma

Fungal infections characterized by the formation of granules in the subcutaneous tissues, often in the feet or hands.

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How Subcutaneous Mycoses Start

These infections typically occur after a trauma to the skin, such as a puncture wound or cut, which allows fungi from the soil to enter.

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Madura Foot

A fungal infection that mainly affects the foot and is considered a form of subcutaneous mycosis.

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Where Subcutaneous Mycosis Fungi Live

The fungi responsible for subcutaneous mycosis can be found in soil.

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How Madura Foot Develops

Commonly, a puncture wound, like stepping on a nail, can allow soil fungi to enter the foot, leading to the development of Madura foot.

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Mycotoxicosis

A type of poisoning caused by consuming food contaminated with toxins produced by fungi.

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Mushroom Poisoning

A specific type of mycotoxicosis caused by consuming poisonous mushrooms.

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Damage to liver, kidney and bone marrow due to mushroom poisoning

A condition caused by mushroom poisoning that can damage important organs such as the liver, kidneys, and bone marrow.

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Fungal toxins

Fungal toxins are produced by fungi and can contaminate food.

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Food contaminated with fungal toxins

The ingestion of food containing fungal toxins can lead to various health problems, including mycotoxicosis.

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Study Notes

General Mycology

  • Mycology is the study of fungi.
  • Medical mycology focuses on pathogenic fungi that cause disease.

Fungi vs. Bacteria

  • Size: Fungi are larger than bacteria.
  • Cell Type: Fungi are eukaryotic, bacteria are prokaryotic.
  • Mitochondria: Fungi have mitochondria, bacteria don't.
  • Sterols in cell membrane: Fungi contain ergosterol, the target of antifungal agents. Bacteria lack sterols in their cell membranes except those of the mycoplasma group. These have a sterol-like substance in their plasma membranes.
  • Cell Wall Content: Fungal cell walls are made of chitin; this is target of action against anti-fungal agents. Bacterial cell walls contain peptidoglycan.
  • Spores: Fungi reproduce via spores, bacteria don't (generally).
  • Metabolism: All fungi are heterotrophs and aerobes, while some bacteria are also heterotrophs but some are anaerobic or facultative anaerobes.

Fungal Morphology

  • Moulds (Filamentous Fungi):
    • Multicellular filaments called hyphae
    • Hyphae may be septate (cross-walls) or non-septate (no cross-walls).
    • Grow by branching and tip elongation to form a mycelium
    • Examples: Aspergillus, Penicillium, Dermatophytes
  • Yeasts:
    • Unicellular (single-celled), oval or round shapes
    • Reproduce asexually by budding, and can form pseudohyphae (sausage-like chains).
    • Examples: Candida, Cryptococcus

Clinical Classification of Fungal Infections

  • Superficial mycoses: Affect the outermost keratinized layer of skin and appendages, e.g., tinea versicolor (hypopigmented/hyperpigmented areas).
  • Cutaneous mycoses: Affect deeper layers of skin (e.g., dermatophytes causing various ringworm infections and cutaneous candidiasis).
  • Subcutaneous mycoses: Chronic infections involving dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and fascia (e.g., Madura foot initiated by piercing trauma & mycetoma).
  • Systemic mycoses: Affect internal organs. These may be:
    • True pathogens infecting healthy individuals (e.g., Histoplasma, Blastomyces)
    • Opportunistic pathogens infecting individuals with weakened immune systems or compromised immune responses(e.g., Cryptococcus, Candida)
    • Some conditions that raise vulnerability to these opportunistic infections include diabetes, cancer, corticosteroid therapy, cytotoxic drugs, and prolonged antibiotic therapy.

Mycotoxicosis

  • Caused by consuming food contaminated with fungal toxins.
  • Examples: mushroom poisoning, aflatoxin from Aspergillus flavus (liver damage/cancer).

Allergic Disorders

  • Fungal spores (e.g., Aspergillus) can act as allergens in some forms of atopy (e.g., asthma, hay fever).

Fungal Infection Diagnosis

  • Direct methods: Detect fungi or their antigens in specimens or isolate the organism.
  • Indirect methods: Detect antibodies against the suspected fungal infection in serum or via skin tests.

Antifungal Drugs

  • Fungi are eukaryotes, so ideally, non-toxic, systemically active drugs are limited in their range (selectivity).
  • Antifungal drugs target ergosterol, a component of fungal cell membranes.
  • Contrastingly, bacterial cell membranes contain cholesterol.
  • Common antifungal drugs include: Mycostatin (nystatin); azole drugs (e.g., fluconazole, ketoconazole).

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Test your knowledge about fungi and their classification with this quiz. It covers various aspects including characteristics, infections, and reproduction methods of fungi. Challenge yourself and learn more about subcutaneous and cutaneous mycoses.

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