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AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Unit 7 + 8
AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Unit 7 + 8
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AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Unit 7 +8
Unicellular - ANS-fungi that are yeasts.
Multicellular - ANS-fungi that are molds
Warm, Moist - ANS-fungi grow best in _______ and ______ surroudings.
Acid, Sugar - ANS-fungi can grow in the presence of ______ and _______.
20 - ANS-the growth of mold can be prevented on most anything by refrigerating at
temperatures less than _____.
Mycosis - ANS-fungal infections are called?
Dermatomycoses - ANS-fungal infections that occur in the skin, hair, nails.
True - ANS-superficial fungi infections spread from animal to human and from human to
human. T/F
Systemic - ANS-these infections stem from opportunistic fungal infections and are found
accompanying diabetes, leukemia, burns, and malnutrition.
Systemic Infections - ANS-common situations of _________:
- after prolonged antibiotic therapy
- after cortisone therapy due to the suppression of the inflammatory response.
- complication infections appearing after therapeutic procedures such as peritoneal
dialysis or prolonged use of a catheter, including indwelling of a blood vessel.
Systemic - ANS-these fungal diseases contact people from the environment, soil,
vegetation, and bird droppings.
Inhalation - ANS-what is the most important route of systemic fungal disease?
Granulomatous Inflammation - ANS-what is the bodies response to the intrusion of
fungi? It is similar to that seen in TB.
, Tinea - ANS-what is the ring worm called?
Tinea Capitis - ANS-ringworm of the scalp.
Tinea Barbae - ANS-ringworm of the beard, also known as barbers itch.
Tinea Cruis - ANS-ringworm of the groin.
Tinea Pedis - ANS-ringworm of the feet known as athletes foot
Tinea Unguium - ANS-ringworm of the nails.
Microsporum - ANS-this fungi affects the skin and hair
Trichophyton - ANS-this fungi affects the hair, skin, or nails
Epidermophyton - ANS-this fungi affects the skin or nails
Candida Albicans - ANS-this organism is normally found on the mucous membranes of
the mouth, intestinal tract, vagina, and the skin of persons without the disease.
Candida Albicans - ANS-this is the etiological agent of candidiasis.
Moniliasis - ANS-what is candidiasis also known as?
Thrush - ANS-candida albicans in the mouth is called?
Vulvovaginitis - ANS-the vaginal infection caused by candida albicans is called?
Pulmonary Candidiasis - ANS-this type of candida albicans forms in the lungs
Fungemia - ANS-systemic candidasis and or a ________ may form in the kidneys,
retina, and meninges when this organism is present or after administration of a broad
spectrum antibiotic.
Candida Albicans - ANS-this infection is commonly present in the diabetic, alcoholic,
and people with endocrine disorders or malnutrition.
Candida Albicans - ANS-Mode of Transmission for __________
- contaminated fingers
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