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What is the most well-known toxin produced by fungi that is harmful to liver cells?
What is the most well-known toxin produced by fungi that is harmful to liver cells?
- Mycotoxin
- Penicillin
- Ergotamine
- Aflatoxin (correct)
Which immune response is characterized by the presence of neutrophils in the exudate?
Which immune response is characterized by the presence of neutrophils in the exudate?
- Allergic reaction
- Acute suppuration (correct)
- Autoimmune response
- Chronic inflammation
Which type of mycoses primarily affects the internal organs of immunocompromised patients?
Which type of mycoses primarily affects the internal organs of immunocompromised patients?
- Subcutaneous mycoses
- Dermatophyte infections
- Cutaneous mycoses
- Deep (systemic) mycoses (correct)
Which of the following best describes the impact of aflatoxin on the body?
Which of the following best describes the impact of aflatoxin on the body?
What is primarily affected by cutaneous mycoses?
What is primarily affected by cutaneous mycoses?
What type of inflammation is indicated by the presence of high neutrophil counts?
What type of inflammation is indicated by the presence of high neutrophil counts?
What is the primary role of neutrophils in the immune response?
What is the primary role of neutrophils in the immune response?
What is the most common and important type of fungi associated with human infections?
What is the most common and important type of fungi associated with human infections?
What is a key requirement for the survival of fungi?
What is a key requirement for the survival of fungi?
Subcutaneous mycoses typically occur due to which condition?
Subcutaneous mycoses typically occur due to which condition?
In what type of environments can fungi thrive?
In what type of environments can fungi thrive?
Which of the following statements is true regarding mycoses?
Which of the following statements is true regarding mycoses?
How are fungal infections classified based on their effect on the skin?
How are fungal infections classified based on their effect on the skin?
Which statement about fungi is NOT true?
Which statement about fungi is NOT true?
Which scenario best illustrates the risk for deep (systemic) mycoses?
Which scenario best illustrates the risk for deep (systemic) mycoses?
Which of the following describes superficial mycoses?
Which of the following describes superficial mycoses?
What is the natural habitat of most fungi?
What is the natural habitat of most fungi?
At what body temperature do yeasts typically thrive in human tissues?
At what body temperature do yeasts typically thrive in human tissues?
Which of the following is a preference of fungi regarding oxygen?
Which of the following is a preference of fungi regarding oxygen?
What is the implication of classifying fungal infections as mycotic infections?
What is the implication of classifying fungal infections as mycotic infections?
What is the typical pH of Sabouraud Agar?
What is the typical pH of Sabouraud Agar?
Why does Sabouraud Agar favor fungal growth over bacterial growth?
Why does Sabouraud Agar favor fungal growth over bacterial growth?
What is one of the primary benefits of using Sabouraud Agar for fungal cultures?
What is one of the primary benefits of using Sabouraud Agar for fungal cultures?
What type of microorganisms is Sabouraud Agar primarily used to cultivate?
What type of microorganisms is Sabouraud Agar primarily used to cultivate?
What distinguishes fungi from prokaryotic organisms?
What distinguishes fungi from prokaryotic organisms?
How does the pH of Sabouraud Agar influence the observation of fungi?
How does the pH of Sabouraud Agar influence the observation of fungi?
How does the eukaryotic nature of fungi contribute to their nutritional diversity?
How does the eukaryotic nature of fungi contribute to their nutritional diversity?
What is a benefit of understanding the eukaryotic nature of fungi?
What is a benefit of understanding the eukaryotic nature of fungi?
Why is it significant that fungi are classified as eukaryotes when studying their evolutionary relationships?
Why is it significant that fungi are classified as eukaryotes when studying their evolutionary relationships?
What role do the eukaryotic characteristics of fungi play in their ecological functions?
What role do the eukaryotic characteristics of fungi play in their ecological functions?
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Organic carbon source: Lipids
Organic carbon source: Lipids
Lipids are a type of organic carbon source, meaning they are compounds that contain carbon and are derived from living organisms.
Fungi are Eukaryotic
Fungi are Eukaryotic
Fungi are eukaryotic organisms. This means they have a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Fungal Oxygen Requirements
Fungal Oxygen Requirements
Many fungi can survive without oxygen, but they thrive better when oxygen is present. They are considered facultative anaerobes.
Fungi are Heterotrophs
Fungi are Heterotrophs
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Fungal Carbon Source
Fungal Carbon Source
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Natural Habitat of Fungi
Natural Habitat of Fungi
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Dimorphic Fungi
Dimorphic Fungi
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Mycotic Infection
Mycotic Infection
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Superficial Mycoses
Superficial Mycoses
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Systemic Mycoses
Systemic Mycoses
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Cutaneous Mycoses
Cutaneous Mycoses
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Deep (systemic) mycoses
Deep (systemic) mycoses
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Fungi
Fungi
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Mycosis
Mycosis
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What is the purpose of Sabouraud Agar?
What is the purpose of Sabouraud Agar?
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Why does Sabouraud Agar have a lower pH?
Why does Sabouraud Agar have a lower pH?
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How does Sabouraud Agar help isolate fungi?
How does Sabouraud Agar help isolate fungi?
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What does a lower pH do for fungal growth?
What does a lower pH do for fungal growth?
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How does Sabouraud Agar benefit research?
How does Sabouraud Agar benefit research?
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What is Aflatoxin?
What is Aflatoxin?
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How does the immune system fight fungi?
How does the immune system fight fungi?
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What are the risks of fungal toxins?
What are the risks of fungal toxins?
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What is suppuration?
What is suppuration?
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What does the presence of neutrophils in exudate indicate?
What does the presence of neutrophils in exudate indicate?
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Fungi Lecture Notes
- Mycology is the study of fungi
- Fungi are eukaryotes
- Most fungi are harmless to humans
- Some fungi are pathogenic when the patient is immunocompromised
- Fungi are a large group of eukaryotic organisms
- Fungi have eukaryotic cells, with mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum and sterols present in their membranes
- Fungi cell walls composed of chitin
- Bacteria have prokaryotic cells, without mitochondria or endoplasmic reticulum; sterols are absent except in some bacteria
- Bacterial cell walls contain peptidoglycan
- Fungi are usually aerobic, meaning they need oxygen
- Some fungi are facultative anaerobes, meaning they can survive without oxygen but prefer it when present
- All fungi require an organic carbon source
- Most fungi live in the environment
- Candida albicans is an exception, it is part of the human flora
- Fungi are often classified as either yeasts or molds based on their morphology
- Yeasts are single-celled organisms that reproduce by budding.
- Molds are multicellular organisms that grow as long filaments called hyphae
- Some hyphae are septate (have cross-walls), others are not
- Some fungi are dimorphic, meaning they exist in two morphologies depending on temperature
- Dimorphic fungi are molds in the environment (25°C) and yeasts in human tissues (37°C)
- Important dimorphic fungi include: Aspergillus, Candida, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Coccidioides, Sporothrix
Clinical Classification of Fungal Infections
- Fungal infections (mycotic infections) are classified based on the layer of skin they affect
- Categories of Fungal Infections include:
- Superficial (affect keratinized layer of skin)
- Cutaneous (affect deeper layers of skin)
- Subcutaneous (affect subcutaneous layer of skin)
- Systemic (affect internal organs, often in immunocompromised patients)
- Fungal allergy can be caused by fungal spores, potentially causing asthma or urticaria
- Mycotoxicosis is caused by potent fungal toxins, such as aflatoxin, which is toxic to the liver
Immune Response to Fungi
- Acute suppuration (presence of neutrophils in the exudate) may be a response to some fungal infections
- Granulomas sometimes form as a cell-mediated immune response against certain fungal infections
- Delayed hypersensitivity skin test responses might be triggered by certain fungal antigens, often injected intradermally
Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections
- Direct microscopic exams are used
- Fungal cultures are conducted, often using Sabouraud agar to differentiate growth of fungus over bacteria
- DNA probe tests are available to assist in diagnosis
- 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) is used to dissolve tissue material and isolate fungal cells
References
- Various medical microbiology and immunology texts were mentioned as references, but no specific title or author of each book was mentioned
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