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What does fungi have in the membrane?
ergosterol
What drug would you give for a systemic fungal infection?
amphotericin B
What antifungal gets the best CNS penetration?
fluconazole
What antifungal inhibits microtubules?
griseofulvin
What is piedre? Treatment?
superficial, little black balls on the hair shaft- cut off hair
Tinea capitus?
scalp
Tinea versicolor?
V on back
Tinea corporis?
on body- ring worm
Tinea manis?
between fingers
Tinea nigra?
palms- lines get real dark
Tinea cruris?
jock itch
Tinea pedis?
between toes
Tinea unguum?
under nail beds (1 nail affected)
What is onychomycosis?
fungus of the nails
What is the most common cause of vaginitis?
candidiasis
Vaginitis described as a curdy white discharge is caused by what? Treatment?
candida- treat with fluconazle
Vaginitis described as a fishy odor with clue cells is caused by what? Treatment?
gardnerella- treat with metronidazole
Vaginitis described as a frothy green discharge is caused by what? Treat?
trichomonas- treat with metronidazole
What fungi is associated with the midwest, pigeon droppings and bats?
histoplasmosis
What fungi is associated with the northeast and pigeon droppings?
blastomycosis
What fungi is associated with the southwest?
coccidiomycosis
What fungi is associated with South America and looks like a ships wheel?
paracoccidiomycosis
What fungi is associated with rose bushes?
sporothrix
What fungi is associated with meningitis in AIDS pts?
cryptococcus
What fungi is associated with moldy hay or basements?
aspergillus
What fungi is found in the nose of diabetic pts?
rhizor/mucor