Fungus - ANS-An organism that is either filamentous (mold) or unicellular (yeast) and
lacks chlorophyll. It has a true nucleus enclosed in a membrane and chitin in the cell
wall. Exposure through inhalation or inoculation from endogenous source
(Person-person)
Mycoses - ANS-Infections caused by fungi: Cutaneous, subcutaneous, systematic,
opportunistic
Yeast - ANS-A unicellular fungus that usually reproduces by budding and produces a
soft pasty smooth colony; usually no filamentous growth can be observed
macroscopically
Mold - ANS-A multicellular fungus composed of filaments (hyphae) that generally form a
filamentous colony that maybe powdery, woolly, velvety, etc.
Hyphae - ANS-Long filaments of fungal cells from which other structures may form
Septate: with cross walls
Aseptate: no cross walls
Mycelia - ANS-Mat of intertwined hyphae
Conidia - ANS-Asexual structure that forms on the side or the end of hyphae or
conidiophore. It may be single or multicellular. Specific morphology and arrangement of
conidia is often used for identification
Yeast Reproduction - ANS-budding or fission at a growth rate of 24-72 hrs
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