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Ch. 5 fungal disease

fungal disease

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Ringworm Contagious disease caused by fungus that affects the scalp, arms, legs and trunk of the body.
Vaginal Yeast Infection candidiasis - fungal infection affecting the vagina and vaginal area (caused by yeast)
Thrush (oral candidiasis) Yeast infection in the mouth and throat
Nail Most common target of a fungal infection
Athlete's feet same fungus as ringworm, but affects the feet and between the toes
Jock itch same fungus as ringworm, but affects the genital region
Pulse dosing common treatment of fungal infections where medication is given in shorter duration with the same results as longer duration
Eukaryotic defined nucleus - both fungus and human cells have this in common
Ergosterol produced by fungus cells
Cholesterol produced by human cells
VFEND can cause blurred vision - caution sticker
Penlac antifungal nail polish - protect from light
Grisfulvin antifungal safe for children; take with fatty meal and avoid sun exposure
Nystatin antifungal for yeast - oral used as a swish and swallow suspenison - shake well
Antifungal drugs Antifungals interfere with the synthesis of ergosterol, a building block for fungal cell membranes
Antibiotics can cause yeast infections by decreasing the natural flora of the gut
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