Fungi and Parasites Reference Guide

A collection of flashcards covering essential information about various fungal and parasitic diseases, including causative agents, symptoms, transmission modes, and prevention strategies.

Tinea Capitis

A fungal infection caused by Tinea capitis resulting in lesions on the scalp and hair loss.

Onchocerciasis

A parasitic disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus that results in blindness and disability transmitted via black fly bites. River Blindness

Candidiasis

Infection caused by Candida albicans characterized by inflammation and discharge. Yeast Infection

Malaria

An illness caused by Plasmodium falciparum transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, characterized by fever and chills.

Trichinosis

A food-borne parasitic infection caused by Trichinella spiralis leading to muscle pain and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

A yeast infection affecting female genitalia caused by Candida albicans, marked by inflammation and itching.

Tinea Cruris

A fungal infection characterized by lesions in the groin area, caused by Tinea cruris. Ringworm

Cryptosporidiosis

An infection caused by Cryptosporidium leading to watery diarrhea and dehydration due to fecal contamination.

African Sleeping Sickness

A parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma brucei leading to neurological decline and coma.

Fascioliasis

A parasitic disease caused by Fasciola hepatica, characterized by liver damage and abdominal pain. Liver flukes

Tinea Pedis

A fungal infection of the feet known as athlete's foot, leading to lesions and itching. Ringworm

Leishmaniasis

A parasitic infection from Leishmania tropica causing cutaneous wounds and possible visceral forms.

Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)

A rare but deadly infection caused by Naegleria fowleri leading to severe brain inflammation.

Mycoses

Diseases caused by fungi, including various Tinea infections and Candida infections.

Parasitic Infections - Protozoa

Single-celled infections such as malaria and Leishmaniasis.

Parasitic Infections - Helminths

Multicellular parasitic infections like river blindness and trichinosis.