Mycology — Flashcards

Characteristic microscopic appearance: Conidia arise from the _____ and are hyaline in Aspergillus flavus

_____ are solid balls of fungus present in the lungs that result from Aspergillus fumigatus infection

Characteristic microscopic appearance: Vesicles are _____ and phialides are arranged in two row(s) in Aspergillus niger

Hint: shape

_____ is used to isolate fungi

Hint: Which special culture media/agar

The yeast of _____ takes on a cigar shape under microscope

Hint: which fungus

_____ agar is used to demonstrate melanin production by Cryptococcus neoformans

Classification of fungi based on spore formation:_____ reproduce by sexual spores called as basidiospores

Dissemination of _____ can result in cervical, axillary, and inguinal lymphadenopathy

Hint: which fungus

_____ is classically contracted via cuts from rose thorns, as well as tree bark, bushes, and plants

_____ and Saccharomyces are classified as yeasts