Mycology and Fungal Infections
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What is the main difference between fungistatic and fungicidal medications?

  • Fungistatic medications cause cell death, while fungicidal medications inhibit growth.
  • Fungistatic medications are used for skin infections, whereas fungicidal are for system-wide infections.
  • Fungistatic medications slow fungal growth, while fungicidal medications kill fungal cells. (correct)
  • Fungistatic medications only affect yeast, while fungicidal medications only target molds.

    • Which characteristic distinguishes septate hyphae from nonseptate hyphae?

  • Septate hyphae are continuous without any divisions.
  • Nonseptate hyphae are divided by cross walls.
  • Septate hyphae form chains of yeast cells.
  • Nonseptate hyphae lack cross walls. (correct)

    • What is the primary role of ergosterol in fungal cells?

  • It is a structural component of the fungal cell membrane. (correct)
  • It aids in the reproduction of fungi.
  • It serves as a food source for fungi.
  • It functions as an enzyme for metabolic reactions.

    • Which type of fungal spores are formed inside a sporangium?

    <p>Sporangiospores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the yeast form of dimorphic fungi in terms of environmental conditions?

    <p>It grows at 37°C in the human body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major route of transmission for dermatophytes?

    <p>Direct skin contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method enhances visibility of fungal elements under a microscope?

    <p>KOH test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding fungal infections?

    <p>Dermatophytes are an exception to the rule of non-contagiousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which helminth is characterized by having both hooks and suckers in its scolex?

    <p>Taenia solium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated aquatic plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes dioecious organisms from monoecious organisms?

    <p>They have separate male and female individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antihelminthic drug is effective against Schistosomes?

    <p>Praziquantel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is associated with neurocysticercosis caused by Taenia solium?

    <p>Seizures and headaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is monoecious?

    <p>Fasciola hepatica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism is used by Ivermectin to kill nematodes?

    <p>Paralyzing the parasite's nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is true for all helminths?

    <p>They have specialized systems (nervous, digestive, etc.).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tapeworm is Taenia saginata commonly referred to as?

    <p>Beef tapeworm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antibiotics like Doxycycline kill filarial worms?

    <p>By killing symbiotic bacteria essential for their survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antifungal medication is classified as fungicidal?

    <p>Amphotericin B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of polyene antifungal medications?

    <p>Nephrotoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is primarily associated with causing histoplasmosis?

    <p>Histoplasma capsulatum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fungal infection is characterized by ringworm?

    <p>Tinea corporis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage of protozoa is active, motile, and involved in damaging host cells?

    <p>Trophozoite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is specifically used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium?

    <p>Chloroquine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reservoir for Cryptococcus neoformans?

    <p>Soil with pigeon droppings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following protozoa primarily relies on insect vectors for movement?

    <p>Plasmodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken to prevent contact with insect vectors?

    <p>Sleep under treated bed nets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the function of antibiotics like metronidazole against protozoa?

    <p>They disrupt DNA synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the host in which protozoa undergo sexual reproduction?

    <p>Definitive Host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is used as a combination therapy for multi-drug-resistant malaria?

    <p>Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appearance of Tinea versicolor under a microscope?

    <p>Spaghetti and meatballs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk associated with vertical transmission of Toxoplasma gondii during pregnancy?

    <p>Leads to congenital toxoplasmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is exclusively pathogenic to humans as a ciliate?

    <p>Balantidium coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is most characteristic of Giardia lamblia infection?

    <p>Greasy, foul-smelling diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Trichomonas vaginalis primarily transmitted?

    <p>Sexual contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi?

    <p>High blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vector is primarily responsible for the transmission of Leishmania donovani?

    <p>Sandfly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mode of transmission for Entamoeba histolytica?

    <p>Fecal-oral route via contaminated food or water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism increases the risk of infection from Balantidium coli?

    <p>Neutralizing stomach acid with antacids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Ascaris lumbricoides larvae migrate within the human body after hatching?

    <p>Through the bloodstream to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the symptoms of Enterobius vermicularis infection?

    <p>Perianal itching and irritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT typically associated with Necator americanus infection?

    <p>Severe headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) commonly enter the human body?

    <p>Consumption of contaminated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a symptom of Schistosoma mansoni infection?

    <p>Difficulty breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which organism is the cyst stage NOT present in its lifecycle?

    <p>Trichomonas vaginalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mycology is the study of viruses.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yeast can reproduce by budding.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most fungal infections are transferable from one person to another.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ergosterol is a component found in bacterial cell membranes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Zygospores are formed through the fusion of two mycelia.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dimorphic fungi can exist in both yeast and mold forms depending on environmental conditions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Conidia are spores that are formed inside a sporangium.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hyphae are the threadlike structures that make up yeasts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Taenia saginata is also known as the pork tapeworm.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nematodes are characterized by cylindrical, unsegmented bodies and are dioecious.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fasciola hepatica is a dioecious organism that feeds on blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary transmission route for Schistosoma mansoni is via ingestion of contaminated freshwater.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cysticercosis can result from ingesting eggs of Taenia saginata.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Albendazole and Mebendazole are effective against both nematodes and some cestodes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The scolex of Taenia saginata has both suckers and hooks for attachment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ivermectin is effective against certain nematodes by paralyzing them.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dioecious organisms have both male and female reproductive organs in one individual.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jaundice can be a symptom of chronic Fasciola hepatica infection.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Azoles are classified as fungicidal medications due to their ability to bind ergosterol.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transmission of Toxoplasma gondii can occur through consumption of undercooked meat.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amphotericin B is associated with nephrotoxicity due to its mechanism of action.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flucytosine is often used alone to treat systemic infections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Balantidium coli is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coccidioides immitis produces spherules in human tissues during infection.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Giardia lamblia infection is commonly referred to as 'Beaver fever.'

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trichomonas vaginalis exists in both cyst and trophozoite stages.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tinea cruris infection occurs on the head.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chagas disease is endemic in the northern regions of the United States.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Toxoplasma gondii primarily undergoes asexual reproduction in cats.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eukaryotic protozoa can exhibit motility through flagella, cilia, and pseudopodia.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leishmania donovani primarily spreads through mosquitoes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metronidazole is effective against protozoa by targeting their protein synthesis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Entamoeba histolytica can lead to liver abscesses as a complication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A cyst is the active, motile stage of protozoa involved in damaging host cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acanthamoeba keratitis is primarily transmitted through contaminated food.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in freshwater environments.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chloroquine has potential retinal damage as a long-term side effect.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suramin is used to treat African sleeping sickness caused by Entamoeba histolytica.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ascaris lumbricoides larvae mature within the bloodstream.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fasciola hepatica can be transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated aquatic vegetation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Posaconazole is an example of a prophylactic antifungal medication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plasmodium malariae is transmitted directly through contaminated food and water.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dracunculus medinensis is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated meat.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Griseofulvin is effective against systemic fungal infections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enterobius vermicularis infection commonly leads to severe abdominal pain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Necator americanus infections are primarily caused by inhalation of larvae.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mycology and Fungal Infections

    • Mycology: The study of fungi, encompassing their genetics, biochemistry, and role in disease.
    • Mycoses: Fungal infections in humans or animals.
    • Fungal Characteristics: Eukaryotic, chitin cell walls, unicellular (yeasts) or multicellular (molds), obtain nutrients as saprobes or parasites.
    • Ergosterol: Sterol component of fungal cell membranes, analogous to cholesterol. Fungistatic drugs (e.g., azoles) inhibit ergosterol synthesis. Fungicidal drugs (e.g., polyenes) bind ergosterol, damaging the membrane.
    • Hyphae: Thread-like structures forming the mycelium of molds. Septate hyphae are divided by cross walls; nonseptate hyphae are continuous.
    • Yeast: Single-celled, oval/round organisms that reproduce by budding; pseudohyphae are chains of elongated attached yeast cells.
    • Dimorphic Fungi: Exhibit two forms depending on the environment: yeast (37°C, host) and mold (25°C, environment).
    • Reproductive Spores: Asexual (conidia, sporangiospores), sexual (zygospores, ascospores, basidiospores).
    • Fungal Culture: Dimorphic fungi are facultative anaerobes in yeast form and aerobic in mold form. Grows at 37°C in the yeast phase and 25°C in the mold phase. Sabouraud's agar (Sab agar) is slightly acidic (pH ~5.6), inhibiting bacterial growth and promoting fungal growth.
    • Contagiousness: Most fungal infections are not contagious. Exceptions include dermatophytes (e.g., ringworm), transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
    • Fungal Disease Modes: Invasive infection (e.g., Candida, Aspergillus), mycotoxin production (e.g., aflatoxins), and allergies.
    • KOH Test: Dissolves keratin; fungal elements become visible under a microscope.
    • GMS Stain: Highlights fungal cells in tissue samples.
    • Colony morphology: Observed on Sabouraud’s agar.
    • Antifungal Medications: Fungistatic (azoles—e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole—fewer side effects but may include hepatotoxicity), fungicidal (polyenes—e.g., amphotericin B, nystatin—side effect of nephrotoxicity). Includes flucytosine (used with Amphotericin B for systemic infections) and griseofulvin (treats dermatophyte infections). Posaconazole is a prophylactic antifungal used in immunocompromised patients.

    Pathogenic Fungi

    • Histoplasma capsulatum: Dimorphic fungus; causes histoplasmosis; associated with bird and bat droppings.
    • Coccidioides immitis: Produces spherules containing endospores.
    • Candida albicans: Causes thrush (white patches/plaques); common opportunistic fungus.
    • Cryptococcus neoformans: Main reservoir is soil contaminated with pigeon droppings.
    • Penicillium chrysogenum: Known for penicillin production, but usually non-pathogenic.

    Superficial Fungal Infections

    • Tinea versicolor: Nickname "Spaghetti and meatballs" in microscope appearance.
    • Tinea infections: Tinea capitis (head), tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea barbae (beard), tinea manuum (hands), tinea unguium (nails).

    Subcutaneous Fungi

    • Sporothrix schenckii: Nickname "rose gardener's disease"; contracted through thorn pricks or handling contaminated plant material.

    Protozoa

    General Characteristics and Modes of Motility

    • Protozoa: Unicellular, eukaryotic organisms in moist environments. Motility via flagella (Giardia, Trypanosoma), cilia (Balantidium), pseudopodia (Entamoeba), or non-motility (Plasmodium).

    Trophozoite vs. Cyst

    • Trophozoite: Active, feeding, replicating. Causes damage.
    • Cyst: Dormant, resilient stage, formed under harsh conditions; can survive outside host—more likely to infect new hosts.

    Definitive Host vs. Intermediate Host

    • Definitive Host: Host for sexual reproduction (e.g., Anopheles mosquito for Plasmodium).
    • Intermediate Host: Host for asexual reproduction or development (e.g., humans for Plasmodium).

    Prevention for Insect-Transmitted or Food/Water-Borne Diseases

    • Insect-Transmitted: Repellents, insecticide-treated nets, eliminate standing water, prevent insect contact.
    • Water/Food-Borne: Avoid contaminated water, cook food thoroughly, wash produce, practice hand hygiene.

    Antiprotozoal Medications

    • Antiprotozoal Medications: Metronidazole (Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas—side effects of nausea, headache, metallic taste); Chloroquine (Plasmodium—side effects of GI upset, dizziness); Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (multidrug-resistant malaria); Nitazoxanide (Cryptosporidium, Giardia); Pentamidine (African sleeping sickness); Suramin & Melarsoprol (African trypanosomiasis—severe side effects); Paromomycin (Amoebiasis, cryptosporidiosis).

    Additional Protozoa Details (with specifics)

    • (Details are expanded to include specific characteristics, symptoms and modes of transmission of diseases caused by these protozoa.)*

    Nematodes and Platyhelminthes

    • Nematodes (Roundworms): Cylindrical, unsegmented, dioecious (separate sexes)
    • Platyhelminthes (Flatworms): Dorsoventrally flattened, unsegmented (except tapeworms). Dioecious or monoecious (hermaphroditic).

    Nematode Examples

    • Ascaris lumbricoides: Large intestinal roundworm, fecal-oral.
    • Enterobius vermicularis: Pinworm, fecal-oral. Perianal itching.
    • Necator americanus: Hookworm, skin penetration in contaminated soil. Anemia.
    • Trichinella spiralis: Pork roundworm, undercooked meat; larvae encyst in muscle tissue.
    • Wuchereria bancrofti: Lymphatic filarial worm, mosquito bite. Elephantiasis.
    • Dracunculus medinensis: Guinea worm, ingested water.

    Platyhelminthes Examples

    • Schistosoma mansoni: Blood fluke. Skin penetration by cercariae in contaminated freshwater, eggs cause damage.
    • Fasciola hepatica: Sheep liver fluke. Ingestion of contaminated aquatic plants.
    • Taenia solium/Taenia saginata: Tapeworms. T. solium: pork; T. saginata: beef.

    Antihelminthic Drugs

    • Albendazole/Mebendazole: Nematodes and some cestodes.
    • Praziquantel: Schistosomes, liver flukes, tapeworms.
    • Ivermectin: Nematodes, filarial worms.
    • Pyrantel Pamoate: Intestinal nematodes.

    Heartworm Prevention

    • Ivermectin or Milbemycin oxime kill heartworm larvae (L3 and L4). Monthly administration is necessary.

    How Antibiotics Kill Helminths Indirectly

    • Some helminths harbor symbiotic bacteria (e.g., Wolbachia). Antibiotics targeting these bacteria kill the helminth.

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