Subcutaneous Mycoses and Dematiaceous Molds

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to subcutaneous mycoses and dematiaceous molds.

Subcutaneous Mycoses

Fungal infections occurring beneath the skin.

Mycetoma

A chronic infection of the extremities caused by fungi.

Chromoblastomycosis

A fungal infection that presents as nodular masses with sclerotic bodies.

Phaeohyphomycosis

Fungal infections that are often cystic and subcutaneous, but can be systemic.

Dematiaceous Molds

Dark pigmented molds due to melanin production.

Acremonium

A fungus causing white grain mycetoma and nail infections.

Fonsecaea pedrosoi

The most common cause of chromoblastomycosis worldwide.

Exophiala jeanselmei

A species involved in Phaeohyphomycosis, can localize in the brain.

Cladophialophora

A genus known for causing phaeohyphomycosis and brain abscesses.

Phialophora verrucosa

A fungus that causes both Phaeohyphomycosis and Chromoblastomycosis.

Bipolaris

A fungus causing superficial cutaneous infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

Curvularia

A saprobe associated with eye and sinus infections.

Alternaria

A fungus that causes subcutaneous tissue infections and rarely affects nails.

Exserohilum

A mold known for causing skin and invasive infections, especially fungal sinusitis.

Pleurostoma richardsiae

A soft rot fungus that rarely causes human infections, usually through traumatic implantation.