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Path Y2B2

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Classification
Pityriasis Versicolor   caused by Malassezia furfur which is a normal skin flora   superficial mycoses  
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Trichophyton, microsporum sp, epidermophyton (cutaneous mycoses)   species pathogenic to humans   superficial mycoses  
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cutaneous mycoses   direct contact from humans or animals; remain confined to keratinous zone of the skin   superficial mycoses  
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cutaneous mycoses   submit skin scrapings to calcofluor white staining and examine under a fleorescent microscope; submit skin scrapings to KOH and then look for hyphae   superficial mycoses  
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tinea capitis   Ringworm of the scalp   superficial mycoses  
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tinea capitis   often associated with alopecia   superficial mycoses  
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tinea capitis   a kerion is a raised, edematous lesion of the scalp that manifests granulomatous inflammation and is usually secondarily invaded by bacteria; may or may not be a/w inflammation   superficial mycoses  
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tinea barbae   fungal folliculitis   superficial mycoses  
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tinea corporis   only involves glabrous skin   superficial mycoses  
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tinea corporis   usually annular lesion w/ vesicopustular border   superficial mycoses  
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tinea cruris   Jock Itch (in the groin)   superficial mycoses  
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tinea cruris   frequently associated w/ tinea pedis   superficial mycoses  
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tinea pedis   Athletes Foot; may be dry and hyperkeratatoic   superficial mycoses  
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tinea pedis   maybe intertriginous and macerated w/ fissures; secondary bacterial infection is common; may manifest vesicles and pustules   superficial mycoses  
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tinea manus   infection of the hand w/ symptoms similar to tinea pedis   superficial mycoses  
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Sporotrichosis   inflammatory papule that frequently ulcerates (aka Plaque Sporotrichosis) w/ low grade lymphangitis   subcutaneous mycoses  
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Sporotrichosis   eruption of other inflammatory papules in the lyphatic drainage ("chain of lesions") which is called Lymphangitis Sporotrichosis   subcutaneous mycoses  
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histoplasmosis   risk factor: prolonged aerosol exposure to bat and bird droppings; immunodeficiency; prolonged aerosol exposure to soil and dust   systemic mycoses  
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histoplasmosis   multiple calcified granulomas in the lungs (mass of fibrotic scarification often a/w calcification); granulomatous (often caseating) inflammation   systemic mycoses  
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histoplasmosis   multiple calcified granulomas in the spleen (d/t asymtomatic dissemination)   systemic mycoses  
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chronic progressive pulmonary histoplasmosis (chronic fibrocavitary pneumonia)   occurs in pts w/ chronic lung diseases, such as COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, etc.   systemic mycoses  
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chronic progressive pulmonary histoplamosis   only a minority of pts w/ primary pulmonary histoplasmosis develop chronic disease; causes diffuse fibrosis, often w/ cavities followed by cor pulmonale   systemic mycoses  
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chronic progessive histoplasma mediastinitis   lymphatic spread from primary lung infection; intense fibrosis can lead to compromise of vital mediastinal structures   systemic mycoses  
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acute disseminated histoplasmosis   may involve the skin, mucous membranes, liver, heart valves, GI tract and CNS; occurs only in immunodeficient pts and simulates bacterial sepsis   systemic mycoses  
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acute disseminated histoplasmosis   Sx: hepatosplenomegaly, Leukopenia, DIC, adrenal insufficiency   systemic mycoses  
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chronic disseminated histoplasmosis   very uncommon, usu only occurs in immunocompetent older adults   systemic mycoses  
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ocular histoplasmosis syndrome   central retinal degeernation and fivrous leading to vision loss   systemic mycoses  
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ocular histoplasmosis syndrome   probably a Type IV hypersensitivity rxn rather than an active infection   systemic mycoses  
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coccidioidomycosis   San joaquin Vally (CA), southwern USA (AZ), Western TX   systemic mycoses  
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coccidioidomycosis   very large yeast form, fungal spherules contain multiple endospores, intense granulomatous inflammation   systemic mycoses  
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primary coccidioidomycosis pneumonia   "valley fever," most pts are asym., fever, chronic cough, sob, frequently a/w erythema multiforme or erythema nodosum as a Type IV hypersensitivity response which indicates a vigorous cell mediated response   systemic mycoses  
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coccidioidomycosis   lab: b/c of the level of infectivity of C. immitis, health care and lab personel who handle specimens are at risk of aerosol exposure; hospital outbreaks have occurred   systemic mycoses  
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coccidioidomycosis   self-limited in immunocompetent individuals, "coin-like" lesions in lung; can be latent for many yrs   systemic mycoses  
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acute disseminated coccidioidomycosis   can be hematogenously disseminated in pts w/ immune deficiency (lymph, bone, skin, subq. CNS)   systemic mycoses  
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cryptococcosis   pigeon feces, most strains have a thick polysaccharide capsule (C. neoformans), therefore few immunocompetent pts get this   systemic mycoses  
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cryptococcosis   prolonged aerosol exposure to soil and dust contaminated w/ pigeon droppings   systemic mycoses  
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cryptococcosis   India ink stain   systemic mycoses  
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candidiasis   C. albicans (mc)   opportunistic mycoses  
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candiasis   all form pseudohyphae EXCEPT C. glabrata   opportunistic mycoses  
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pseudohyphae   wall constriction separates strands rather than true septae   (blank)  
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candiasis   most common fungal pathogen; common in hospitals   opportunistic mycoses  
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candiasis   some risk factors: Diabetes, congenital immunodeficiency, post transplant w/ chronic corticosteroid use   opportunistic mycoses  
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mucocutaneous candiasis   oral thrush, vulvovaginal thrush, balanitis (penile surface)   opportunistic mycoses  
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mucocutaneous candiasis   scatterred erythematous lesions a/w "cottage cheese" exudate which forms pseudomembranes   opportunistic mycoses  
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mucocutaneous candiasis   candidal esophagitis   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergillosis   acute branching hyphae   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergillosis   aspergillus fumigate (mc)   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergillosis   granulomatous inflammation is usu only in immunocompetent pts , NOT immunodeficient   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergillosis   vasculotropic which leads to vascular destruction and down-stream necrosis and hemorrhage   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergillosis   leads to chronic inflammation of lungs (pneumonitis); increase in eosinophils   opportunistic mycoses  
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Pneumonia- healthy pt   histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, cryptococcosis   (blank)  
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Pneumonia- immunodepressed   aspergillosis, pneumocystis carinii, zygomycosis   (blank)  
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meningitis   cryptococcosis, candida   (blank)  
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disseminated- healthy pt   histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis   (blank)  
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disseminated- immunodepressed   candida, aspergillus, cryptococcosis   (blank)  
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pneumocystis carinii   NO ergosterol in cell membrane   opportunistic mycoses  
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pneumocystis carinii   "foamy" eosinophilic material in alveolar space; lead to alveolar damage, or spread via blood to other organs (liver, spleen, bone marrow, lymph, eyes)   opportunistic mycoses  
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malassezia furfur   disseminated infection only seen in pts on IV hyperalimentation soln   opportunistic mycoses  
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zygomycosis   broad, rarely septae, hyphae of uneven width   opportunistic mycoses  
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rhinocerebral zygomycosis   central facial swelling a/w dermal discoloration; purulent nasal discharge; proptosis, reduced level of consciousness   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergillosis   Rx: CXR "target lesions" d/t central area of necrosis surrounded by hemorrhage and edema   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergillosis   lab: galactomannan antigenELISA assay - cross reactive w/ some other fungal species   opportunistic mycoses  
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aspergilloma (fungal ball)   cavitating lesion of the lung   opp. mycoses  
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sinonasal aspergillosis   may become locally invasive causing a fibrosing, granulomatous inflammation   opp. mycoses  
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aspergillus otits externa   on cerumen and w/in the external auditory canal   opp. mycoses  
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acute invasive pulmonary aspergillosis   only in immunodeficient; simulates a bac. pneumonitis   opp. mycoses  
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cutaneous aspergillosis   forms an ulcerated lesion, only occurs in immunodeficient   opp. mycoses  
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chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis   commonly occurs in pts w/ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease   opp. mycoses  
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chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis   vasculotropic fungi cause vascular damage and multiple small pulmonary infarctions surrounded by hemorrhage   opp. mycoses  
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disseminated aspergillosis   usu begins as UTI or pneumonia and then disseminates; only in severely immunocompromised   opp. mycoses  
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ABPA (allergic bronc. asp.)   1:10 asthmatics; 1:8 CF pts; NOT in lung tissue   opp. mycoses  
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malt worker's lungs (aspergillus)   aka Brewer's lung; very rare, hypersensitivity variant; mold forms on malt and is inhaled in large concentrations   opp. mycoses  
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