Questions and Answers
Which type of mycoses can adhere to cells due to pseudomembranes?
What type of tissue do superficial mycoses affect?
What type of lesion is characterized by elevation due to inflammation and crusty appearance?
What type of mycoses create an environment favorable for growth with the use of corticosteroids?
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Which type of mycoses do not invade living tissue?
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Study Notes
Mycoses
- Eukaryotic organisms with cell walls
- Yeast or yeast-like, with a pseudomembrane that enables adhesion to cells
Superficial Mycoses
- Infect the stratum corneum, hair, and other superficial keratinized tissues
- Examples: skin, hair, and nails
Cutaneous Mycoses
- Infect deeper, living skin tissues
- Affect skin, hair, and nails
Subcutaneous Mycoses
- Infect deeper skin tissues, including skin and subcutaneous tissues
Opportunistic Mycoses
- Caused by fungi such as C. albicans
- Often occur in individuals with compromised immune systems
- Can be triggered by factors such as:
- Corticosteroids, which can increase blood sugar levels and create a favorable environment for fungal growth
- Cytotoxic drugs
Lesions and Skin Changes
- Papule: a 1 cm elevation caused by inflammation, often with a crusty texture
- Pustules: 1 cm elevation with a cyst-like formation
- Vesicles: small, fluid-filled lesions
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Description
Learn about superficial mycoses, a type of fungal infection that affects the stratum corneum, hair, skin, nails, and superficial keratinized tissues. Understand how opportunistic mycoses like Candida albicans can thrive in specific environments and the factors that contribute to their growth.
