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Infections and Infestations
Superficial Fungal Infections
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What is a dermatophyte?
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How are superficial fungal infections diagnosed?
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On a KOH examination, hyphal-like structures arranged in a mosaic pattern are noted. Does this indicate the presence of a dermatophyte?
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What are the three most commonly used culture media for the growth of dermatophytes?
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Describe some of the presentations of superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes.
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Which dermatophyte causes the most fungal infections of skin?
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What is the most common cause of tinea capitis in the United States?
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Name the four clinical patterns of tinea capitis.
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What are the types of hair invasion in tinea capitis? What dermatophytes are associated with each type?
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What is a Wood’s light? What organisms are detected by this exam?
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How is tinea capitis treated?
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What is meant by a carrier state in tinea capitis?
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Name the three types of tinea pedis. Which dermatophyte is most commonly associated with each?
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What nondermatophyte mold can cause mycotic infections that mimic moccasin-type tinea pedis?
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What is a dermatophytid reaction?
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Name and describe the four clinical presentations of onychomycosis.
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Can other diseases mimic onychomycosis?
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What is tinea versicolor?
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How does Malassezia induce both hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation in the skin?
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How is tinea versicolor diagnosed? Why is it difficult to culture this organism?
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Does Malassezia cause any other skin disease?
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What is tinea nigra?
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What is a Majocchi’s granuloma?
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What is piedra?
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Name the organism most commonly isolated from cutaneous candidiasis.
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How do candidal infections present clinically?
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What factors predispose to candidiasis?
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Which diseases are associated with adult-onset chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis?
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Name the different classes of oral antifungal agents and their mechanisms of action.
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Which hepatic cytochrome is affected by itraconazole, ketoconazole, and fluconazole?
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Which drugs should be used with caution when using ketoconazole, itraconazole, or fluconazole? Why?
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Which drugs are contraindicated when using azole antifungal agents and why?
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Which oral antifungal agents can lower cyclosporine levels?
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Which drugs can affect antifungal drug levels?
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Which antifungal drugs have a limited spectrum of activity in the treatment of superficial fungal infections?
Which oral antifungal agents can lower cyclosporine levels?
Griseofulvin and terbinafine.
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