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fungi - Coggle Diagram
fungi
examples
aspergillus spp.
- insert aspergillus spore forming structure photo
candida spp.
- this is the only fungi that is germ tube positive
- there is both systemic and superficial
cryptococcus neoformans
- capsulated (the only yeast that is capsulated)
Malassezia furfur
- causes Pityriasis versicolor
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ways of identification
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Antigen tests
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β-d-glucan (serum): found in most fungi
- but not in cryptococcus or zygomycetes (mucor)
molecular techniques
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Sequence genome, match with a library
agar
- Sabouraud Dextrose Agar
- since the fungi is mixed together with the bacteria, and we want to isolate the bacteria, then we grow it in an agar with antibiotics
diseases caused by fungi
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infections
Superficial (eg skin, hair and nails)
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characteristics
- no chlorophyll
- absolute need for complex nutrients