MICROBIOLOGY JEOPARDY Third Nine Weeks 2014

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A: Because fungi are more chemically and genetically similar to animals than other organisms S2C04 Jeopardy Review Why are fungal infections difficult to treat?

State the 2 most basic growth forms of fungi A: Yeast and Mold (filamentous fungi) S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Classify the following fungal infection: Chronic infection of subdermal tissues, may require surgical intervention A: Subcutaneous S2C04 Jeopardy Review

This condition is considered to be a systemic infection that is caused by a primary pathogen. It is not transmitted from person to person and the agent is commonly found in the soil and material contaminated with bat or bird droppings A: Histoplasmosis S2C04 Jeopardy Review

This fungal pathogen has a distinctive morphology that shows a blocklike arthroconidia in the free living stage & spherules containing endospores in the lungs A: coccidioides immitis S2C04 Jeopardy Review

_________________ are very common in the environment, and are often isolated from sugar-rich materials. A: Yeast S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Candidiasis that develops in the mouth or throat is commonly ________________________ A: Thrush S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Fungi that are less virulent are often limited to those with impaired barrier or host defenses are considered _____________________________. S2C04 Jeopardy Review A: Opportunistic

As a researcher, how would you classify the following fungi: You are concerned with how fungal disease is transmitted A: Epidemiologic grouping S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Which fungus is commonly found in indoor and outdoor environments A: Aspergillus S2C04 Jeopardy Review

A: Saprotrophic S2C04 Jeopardy Review Which term is used to describe fungi based on their ability to decompose dead matter?

Which infection causes the following symptoms: Scaling or cracking between the toes and watery blisters A: Tenia pedis S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Fungi can be found in soil, on plants, trees, and other vegetation, and on our _______________ and ____________________. A: Skin and mucous membranes S2C04 Jeopardy Review

In 60% of the cases, the infections is asymptomatic. What infection is this referring to? A: Coccidioiodomycosis S2C04 Jeopardy Review

___________________________ can multiply when imbalances occur, and can cause symptoms to develop. A: Candida S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Approximately _____________ fungal species are known to cause disease in humans. A: 300 S2C04 Jeopardy Review

_____________________ like to live on moist areas of the skin, such as places where there are skin folds A: Dermatophytes S2C04 Jeopardy Review

The map below shows areas in which a fungal infection is commonly seen. Which infection is this information referring to and how would you classify this disease based on where it is endemic? A: Coccidioidomycosis “Valley Fever” S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Which disease produces a “fungal ball and when would it require treatment? A: Aspergilloma, when a patient is coughing blood S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Which antifungal medication inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol? A: Azoles S2C04 Jeopardy Review

What is the target organ for most fungal infections? A: The lungs S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Topical treatment alone usually is ineffective and is not recommended for the management of _____________________ A: Tinea capitis S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Which fungal infection is most prevalent in the eastern and central regions of the US? A: Histoplasmosis S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Which structure of fungi fits the following description: Multicellular filamentous, “fluffy” colonies consisting of branching tubular structures called hyphae A: Mold S2C04 Jeopardy Review

Explain how several fungal infections can become systemic? A: After the infection localizes in the lungs, it can spread to other organs such as the kidneys, heart, brain via the bloodstream S2C04 Jeopardy Review