Fungi Pt. 2

Systemic Mycoses caused by opportunistic Fungi

typically don’t affect healthy humans only those immunocompromised

5 genera encountered: Aspergillus, Candida, Cryptococcus, Pneumosystis, Mucor

Asperigillosis

Caused by Aspergillus genus, common pulmonary disease

Asperigillosis transmission

inhalation of spores

Aspergillosis treatment 

allergy medication for hypersensitivity reactions, amphotericin B

Hypersensitivity Aspergillosis

asthma and other allergic symptoms 

Noninvasive Aspergillosis

masses of fungal hyphae form in cavities after pulmonary TB

Acute invasive pulmonary Aspergillosis

starts as mild pneumonia can cause respiratory impairment and necrosis of lung tissue

Non-pulmonary disease

cutaneous and systemic Aspergillosis

Candidiasis 

opportunistic infections, common member of microbiota of skin and mucous membrane 

1 of few fungi transmitted between individuals, all cases from opportunistic 

Candidiasis complications 

thrush, diaper rash, vaginitis, ocular candidiasis