Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Mycoses term is used for denoting fungal infection in case of animal and humans. Various physiological and environmental factors control occurrence of the fungal disease. The mycoses infections are classified on the bases of site, route of infection, and also on the virulence effect of the mycoses.
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Many fungal infections of humans are considered to be opportunistic, meaning that fungi that are normally free-living (usually in soil) can sometimes survive, and even thrive, on or inside the human body. From the fungal “point of view,” what unique challenges would be encountered when trying to survive on human skin? What about inside human lungs?
The following are cultural characteristics of fungus causing subcutaneous mycoses except*
majority of fungi causes superficial skin infections
it usually occurs in tropical regions
classification includes dimorphic fungi
the infections are caused by saprophytic fungi
More fungal diseases are recognized than were known just a decade ago. For example, in 2012, hundreds of patients developed a meningitis caused by a fungus never before known to cause disease. Why is this the case? Why are mycoses among the most difficult diseases to treat?
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Ch. 33.1 - Prob. 1MQCh. 33.1 - Prob. 2MQCh. 33.1 - Prob. 3MQCh. 33.1 - Prob. 1CRCh. 33.2 - Give an example of a superficial, a subcutaneous,...Ch. 33.2 - Prob. 2MQCh. 33.2 - Prob. 1CRCh. 33.3 - Prob. 1MQCh. 33.3 - Prob. 2MQCh. 33.3 - Prob. 1CR
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