Mycology — Flashcards

_____ is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft

Penicillium is a _____morphic fungi.

Which trichophyton species cause endothrix?_____

Piedraia hortae is almost unique among the human pathogenic fungi in producing sexual spores in its _____ phase

Classification of fungi based on spore formation:_____ consist of yeasts and filamentous fungi

Microsporum audouinii, M.canis, M.equinnum, and M.ferrugineum cause _____thrix infection.

Which fungi shows characteristic appearance resembling pilot's wheel or mickey mouse appearance?_____

Tinea pedis or ringworm of foot is most commonly caused by Trichophyton _____ infections

Microscopic finding of flower-like clusters of conidia with branching hyphae are suggestive of _____

A positive hair perforation test is caused by Trichophyton _____