Eukaryotic_Parasite__Fungi

Fungi

Heterotrophic eukaryotes with cell walls made of chitin and membranes containing ergosterol.

Heterotrophic

Organisms that obtain nutrients from other organisms.

Chitin

A long-chain polymer that forms the cell wall of fungi.

Ergosterol

A sterol found in fungi that is similar to cholesterol in humans.

Budding

A form of asexual reproduction in yeast where a new organism develops from an outgrowth of the parent.

Fission Yeast

Yeast that divides evenly through binary fission, e.g., Schizosaccharomyces pombe.

Hyphae

The filamentous structures that make up fungal bodies.

Septate Hyphae

Hyphae that have septa (cross-walls) dividing cells.

Aseptate Hyphae

Hyphae without septa, forming a continuous structure.

Vegetative Hyphae

Hyphae responsible for nutrient absorption and anchoring.

Reproductive Hyphae

Hyphae that produce spores for reproduction.

Sporangiospores

Asexual spores enclosed in a sac called a sporangium.

Conidiospores

Asexual spores that are not enclosed in a sac.

phialospores

Conidiospores that look like a bouquet of flowers

arthrospores

segmented conidiospres

Macronidia

one big spore attached to a stem

Micronidia

a bunch of tiny spores

Zygospore

A type of sexual spore produced by the fusion of two hyphae.

Ascospores

Sexual spores borne in a sac-like (pod) structure called an ascus.

Basidiospores

Sexual spores produced on a club-like structure called a basidium.

Mycosis

A fungal infection that can affect humans and animals.

Systemic Mycosis

A fungal infection that spreads through the bloodstream.

Opportunistic Mycosis

Infections that occur primarily in immunocompromised individuals.

subcutaneous

mycosis that has access to subcutaneous tissue

dermatomycosis

affects the inside of the skin

superficial

mycosis on top of the skin

types of assesments for mycosis

microscopic, culture, biochemical and pcr