"fungal infections are more difficult to treat compared to bacterial infection" Briefly Discuss this statement

Q: Once H. capsulatum spores have infected a persons lungs, the spores germinate into the yeastlike…

A: Phagocytosis is a mechanism in which a cell binds to the object it needs to eat on its surface and…

Q: Name and explain which factors influence the acquisition of invasive fungal infections. Please…

A: Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are those infections that occur due to the invasion of fungi in the…

Q: A 38 year-old woman went to a hospital and complained of a non-productive cough and dyspnea, which…

A: Patients undergoing chemotherapy and AIDS infection can lead to a compromised immune system that can…

Q: Which fungus does not commonly cause systemic infection?a. Blastomyces b. Cryptococcusc. Histoplasma…

A: A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as…

Q: a C d f h b e

A: Fungi species are diverse species that are found in a variety of environments, including dirt,…

Q: Why do the abscesses occur along a relatively straight line?

A: Abscesses are infected regions of the body where due to the action of immune system pus is produced.…

Q: Warts are caused by  ___.     a virus     a bacteria     a protozoa     mycoplasma…

A: Disease causing agent are basically pathogen that are known to cause infection and interfere with…

Q: Select the correct answer from the answers provided.Example(s) of fungal infection(s) that is/are…

A: Fungal infections are also called mycosis and are caused by fungus.

Q: Fungal infections are more difficult to treat compared to bacterial infection" Discuss this…

A: Microorganism is teh branch of biology that deal with various microorganism that infect various…

Q: Clinical Case Study, Integumentary System: 1. What protective mechanisms are impaired or deficient…

A: Skin and its accessory structures perform a wide range of functions that are considered essential…

Q: Briefly Explain Why fungal infections are more difficult to treat compared to bacterial infection?…

A: Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi that cause various infections and illness in the body

Q: WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF HUMAN FUNGAL PATHOGEN?

A: We ha e different types of organisms in our environment. Bacteria virus and fungi some of the…

Q: List and explain at least 3 Fungal infections of the skin.

A: Fungal infection is a type of disease caused by a fungus, a fungus that invades the tissue can cause…

Q: Why fungal infections are more difficult to treat compared to bacterial infection? Discuss at your…

A: fungus are eukaryotes while bacteria are prokaryotes.

Q: Give ten examples of signs of pathogens. Remember these are structures of the pathogen that you see…

A: Immune system of the body forms the defence mechanism for us which fights infectious and…

Q: wound infection during puerperium 1. gape episiotomy 2. caeserean section

A: The postpartum period is the period immediately after the delivery of the child. The mother's body…

Q: Name two types of mycelia.

A: The thallus or vegetative part of a fungus made of a mass or network of thread like tubes i.e hyphae…

Q: Select the correct answer from the answers provided. Dermatophytic fungi attack the…

A: Fungi are eukaryotic organisms. Mushrooms, yeasts, molds all these microorganisms come under fungi.…

Q: locate the hymenium, ascus, ascospores, paraphyses

A:

Q: Why are fungal infections not easy to treat in humans and animals? answer the following in 3-6…

A: INTRODUCTION      In the environment, the fungi may cause various  diseases in humans and animals.…

Q: Dr. Shepard is an ENT specialist who is examining a patient in the hospital emergency department.…

A: Mucormycosis  is a fungal infection, also known as zygomycosis. It usually affects an individual who…

Q: Why fungal infections are more difficult to treat compared to bacterial infection? Discuss.  Use…

A: Fungus are eukaryotes wherelse bacteria are prokaryotes.

Q: The following are cultural characteristics of fungus causing subcutaneous mycoses except*

A: Eukaryotic organisms are fungi. Fungi are microorganisms that include mushrooms, yeasts, and moulds.…

Q: "Fungal infections are more difficult to treat compared to bacterial infection"- Briefly explain…

A: Infection takes place once a microorganism enters the body and causes disease. Infections can be…

Q: Select the correct answer from the answers provided.What stage(s) of Chlamydia is/are infectious? a.…

A: A common sexual transmitted disease that can infect both men and women is refers as chlamdia. It…

Q: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FUNGI/INFECTION. 1. What is Sporothrix schenckii? Give…

A: Fungi are the very complex multicellular or single celled organisms. These are found in soil mostly.…

Q: Fungal respiratory infections are caused by fungi that are common in the environment. Who of the…

A: Fungal pneumonia is an infectious process in the lungs caused by one or more endemic or…

Q: Instructions: Complete the table below. Provide the drugs of choice for the fungal organisms given.…

A: In the above table there are some fungal species for which the the drug of choice are given…

Q: Rhizopus and pneumocystis jiroveci mode of transmission, disease if any, location

A: Many microorganisms like bacteria, fungus, protozoans, viruses, etc. are known to cause various…

Q: For fungal organism to be considered a "true" or "primary" pathogen it would need to be able to: Be…

A: A fungus is a very primitive organism e. x, mushrooms, mold and mildew. They live in air, soil,…

Q: Select the correct answer from the answers provided. Primary pathogenic fungi differ from…

A: Fungi have five phyla: Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, Glomeromycota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota.…

Q: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FUNGI/INFECTION. 1. What are the Candida species? Give…

A: Fungi infection , also known as mycosis is the term used to refer to an infection caused by fungi.…

Q: The geographic location of infection was important in this case. If thestudents in the case had all…

A: Fungi are eukaryotic organisms. Mushrooms, yeasts, molds all these microorganisms come under fungi.…

Q: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FUNGI/INFECTION. 1. What is Rhizopus? Give a…

A: 1.  Rhizopus is a genus of saprophytic fungus that live on plants and specialised parasitic fungi…

Q: Why are fungal infections of the lungs potentially life-threatening?

A: Fungal spores in the air, soil or clinical surroundings cause fungal infections of the lungs (fungal…

Q: This respiratory mycoses is acquired by inhaling microconidial spores in the air and is not…

A: Mycoses, also known as fungal infections, are infections produced by fungus that cause illness. They…

Q: The type of fungal infection where the fungus typically enters via a puncture wound such as stepping…

A: Fungal infections or mycosis are skin diseases caused by fungus. These infections are common in…

Q: A mycetoma is aa. fungal tumor of the lungb. collection of pus in the brain caused by Cryptococcusc.…

A: Fungi are the eukaryotic organisms. They are heterotrophs and contain chitin in their cell walls.…

Q: Aspergillus and penicillium mode of transmission, disease if any, location in host

A: Aspergillus can be defined as a group of fungi present in an asexual state. Aspergillus is found…

Q: Select the correct answer from the answers provided.Mycoplasmas attack the ............. of host…

A: Mycoplasmas attack the cell Membranes of host cells. The attachment of mycoplasmas to the surface of…

Q: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FUNGI/INFECTION. 1. What is Histoplasma capsulatum?…

A: A fungus is a kind of eukaryotic creature that comprises microbes like yeasts and moulds, along with…

Q: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FUNGI/INFECTION.   1. What is Coccidioides immitis?…

A: fungal infection is Coccidioides immitis. Coccidioides immitis are single celled fungi, typically…

Q: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FUNGI/INFECTION. 1. What is Cryptococcus neoformans?…

A: Introduction :- Cryptococcus neoformans is an obligate aerobe that can survive in both plants and…

Q: Label the legend of this figure to demonstrate your understanding of the distribution of the four…

A: Fungal pathogens are often found throughout the world. They can cause diseases that can be fatal to…

Q: Hand draw (with a pen/pencil) a picture of salmonella typhi organism. Label and describe the…

A: Salmonella typhi is a bacteria that causes typhoid fever in humans. There are many strains of…

Q: Select the correct answer from the answers provided. Which fungus does not commonly cause systemic…

A: Fungi that causes system infections include Histoplasma capsulatum which causes histoplasmosis,…

Fungal Infections

Fungal infection can be defined as an infectious disease caused by fungi. A fungal infection is also referred to as mycosis. Fungal infections are contagious, spreading from person to person. Mycosis can be contracted even from an infected animal or contaminated soil. The most common symptom is skin rashes and vaginal discharge in females.