Eukaryotes and Fungal Diseases

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to eukaryotes and associated diseases.

Mycoses

Fungal infections in humans or animals.

Dysentery

Severe diarrhea with the presence of blood or infectious agents.

Dermatophytes

Fungi causing skin infections, including Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton.

Mycotoxicosis

Poisoning from fungal toxins in foods.

Aspergillus

A genus of fungi that can cause infections, including invasive aspergillosis.

Candidiasis

Infection caused by Candida species, often occurring in immunocompromised individuals.

Histoplasmosis

Infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, often associated with bat or bird droppings.

Blastomycosis

Infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, leading to respiratory issues.

Coccidioidomycosis

Infection caused by Coccidioides immitis, endemic in the southwestern US.

Cryptococcus neoformans

Fungus that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, particularly in immunosuppressed patients.

Alfatoxin

A potent mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus, known to cause carcinogenic effects.

Prion

Proteinaceous infectious particle that causes neurodegenerative diseases.

Trichomoniasis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis.

Epidemiology

The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.

Zoonotic Diseases

Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Vector Transmission

The transmission of disease through a vector, such as insects.

Dysentery Transmission

Transmitted through contaminated water or food.