CH. 11 Mycology

A. Cellulitis

A condition of diffuse inflammation subcutaneous and connective tissues.

J. Dermatophytosis

A condition of fungal skin infection also known as tinea.

B. Septate

A morphological characteristic of being separated by a dividing structure.

True

Candida neoformans is the only species of yeast capable of producing a capsule.

True

Candidemia is an opportunistic fungal infection rarely seen in healthy individuals.

Blastoconidium

During reproductive budding of yeast cells, the parent cell produces a protuberance called:

A. Antibacterial B. Antifungal C. Antimicrobial D. Antiviral Correct Answer: B. Antifungal

Fluconazole and echinocandin are drugs in which general classification?

False

Fungal cell walls are composed of polysaccharides and chlorophyll.

H. Annelides

Fungal cells that produce conidia by growing in length and tapering toward the tip.

C. Ringworm

Fungal infection in humans and animals characterized by a reddened, raised circular shape and usually a clear center.

True

Fungal pathogens infect both animals and humans but vannot be transmitted between the species.

G. Mycosis

General term used for a fungal infection which can be superficial, subcutaneous, or systemic in nature.

False

Histoplasmosis is the leading cause of cases of fungal meningitis.

Fungal

Mucormycosis and histoplasmosis are infections from species of _ organisms.

True

Nail salon workers should be required to have certificate demonstration competence in prevention of transmitting tinea unguium.

A. Tinea barbae B. Tinea capitis C. Tinea manuum D. Tinea unguium Correct Answer: D. Tinea unguium

Onychomycosis is a chronic condition also known as which of the following?

E. Angioinvasion

Penetration of arteries or veins by pathogenic organisms to gain access to the circulatory system.

True

Premature and low-birth-weight babies are at elevated risk for invasive candidiasis.

True

Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is commonly seen in immunocompromised cancer patient with neutropenia and in diabetics with ketoacidosis.

Aspergillus

Sinonasal destruction and brain abscesses can occur in infections from species of _ mold.

F. Ubiquitous

Something that is widespread, found everywhere, or constantly encountered.

Thrush

The oral yeast infection candidiasis is also commonly called:

I. Candidemia

The pathogenic presence of a species of yeast in the circulating bloodstream.

True

The process of leavening in bread incorporated air bubbles for a lighter texture.

False

Thrush infections produce a cottage-cheese-like discharge of the vagina or penis and symptoms of itching and irritation.

D. Dimorphic

Types of fungal organisms that exist as either yeast form or mold form depending in the environment and growth conditions.

A. Tinea barbae B. Tinea capitis C. Tinea manuum D. Tinea unguium Correct Answer: D. Tinea pedis

Which form of dermatophytosis involves the feet?

A. Aspergillosis B. Coccidiomycosis C. Histoplasmosis D. Mucormycosis Correct Answer: C. Histoplasmosis

Which fungal infection is transmitted by exposure to bat guano or bird droppings?

A. Candida B. Aspergillus C. Histoplasma D. Coccidioides Correct Answer: A. Candida

Which of the following groups of pathogens causes vulvovaginal infections?

Fungi

mycology is the study of microscopic and macroscopic organisms called :