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What is the only medically important encapsulated yeast?
Cryptococcus neoformans
How does Crytococcus neoformans reproduce?
By budding
Where can you find Cryptococcosis in the environment?
The soil/Bird droppings
What group of patients are most likely to acquire Cryptococcosis?
those w/ Decreased cell mediated immunity
What Mycoses is a hallmark infection of AIDS patients?
Cryptococcosis
Describe a Cryptococcosis infection:
Begins as mild infection of the lung
May go systemic
Predilection for the CNS
Slow development of Meningitis
What Mycosees can cause a slow development of Meningits?
Cryptococcus neoformans
What are the symptoms of systemic Cryptococcosis?
Headaches
Dizziness
Irritability
Confusion
Increase in intensity over time
What other diseases may systemic Crytococcosis mimic?
Brain tumor
Abscess
MS
What mycotic disease mimics MS, a brain tumor or an abscess?
Systemic CNS infection of Cryptococcosis
What is the treatment for pulmonary Cryptococcosis?
Does not usually require treatment
What is the outcome for Cryptococcosis Meningitis?
Death for the untreated
What is the cure rate for Cryptococcosis Meningitis if treated?
80-90%
What is the treatment for Meningitis caused by Cryptococcosis?
IV Amphotericin B
AND
5-flucytosine
Can sometimes switch to oral azole
What is the relapse rate for Cryptococcosis infections?
Significant
Especially in AIDS patients
What examples of opportunistic mycoses were given in class?
Candidiasis
Aspergillosis
What classification of mycoses are Aspergillosis and Candidiasis?
Opportunistic
What level of virulence is found with Aspergillosis and Candidiasis?
Low level
Though can cause devastating disease in compromised individuals
What is the major Candidiasis infectious agent?
Candida albicans
What disease is usually caused by Candida albicans?
Candidiasis
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MIC 541-Exam 5-Mycology 5
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MIC 541-Exam 5-Mycology 5
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