Fungal diseases

what is one common yeast infection?

candida albicans

Describe candida albicans

Opportunistic: attacks those with weakened immune systems

Virulence factors: Adhesins, hyphal form
stimulates the production of blood blots.

Happens on chronically moist places

Name for candida albicans in throat/mouth

Thrush – occurs as a thick, white, adherent
growth on the mucous membranes of mouth
and throat

name for candida albicans in vagina?

Vulvovaginal candidiasis

name for candida albicans in skin?

Cutaneous candidiasis

who is very susceptible to candida albicans?

Burn patients

yeast infection is also known as

candida albicans

where are yeast infections found?

They are respinsonsible for 70% of nosocomial infections

what the the word for hospital acquired ?

nosocomial

what are the three fungi diseases we learned about?

(candidiasis, mold mycoses, ringworm)

Risk factors of developing candiditis?

Taking antibiotics, high blood sugar.

Describe mold mycosis?

May cause lung
infection from inhalation of spores
-Presents with cough,aches, fever

what is ring worm called?

Dermatophytes

describe ring worm?

Skin, hair and nails
-Keratinase
-Fomites and direct contact

is mold mycoses dangerous?

Most people are are able to fight it off but if you don’t you can develop meningitis osteomyelitis, and skin granulomas