Parasites/Fungi — Flashcards

Flashcard 81: Which two fungi are catalase positive? _____

Answer: Candida and Aspergillus

Flashcard 82: Cryptococci enter the body via _____, therefore the primary infection resides in the _____

Answer: inhalation

Flashcard 83: Candida albicans forms _____ at 37 degrees celsius

Answer: germ tubes (true hyphae)

Flashcard 84: Transmission of mucormycosis infection occurs via _____

Answer: spore inhalation

Flashcard 85: Which fungus is characterized by a \"spaghetti and meatballs\" appearance on KOH mount?\n_____

Answer: Malassezia furfur

Extra: Malassezia furfur is a superficial fungus that requires lipid for growth. It causes Tinea versicolor, characterized by hypo- or hyperpigmented macules.

Flashcard 86: _____ have hyphae that are non-septated with wide-angled (90°) branching

Answer: Mucor and Rhizopus

Extra: Watch Mucor spp., Rhizopus spp. (mucormycetes) on Sketchy Micro.

Flashcard 87: Bronchiectasis is associated with _____, which is a hypersensitivity reaction to Aspergillus

Answer: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

Extra: aspergillus is NOT a bacteria. However , this memory hook helps me remember infections, including ABPA

Flashcard 88: What is the Obligatory host of Ixodes ticks? _____

Answer: Deer (ixodes is a deer tick)

Flashcard 89: The fungus _____ causes Pityriasis Versicolor

Answer: Malassezia furfur

Flashcard 90: Which opportunistic fungus is characterized by **budding yeast** and **pseudohyphae**? _____

Answer: Candida albicans