MIC 541-Exam 5-Mycology 8

What group does not usually contract Aspergillus?

AIDS
What is the pathology of Aspergillus in the host?
- Spores germinate
- Hyphae invade tissues
Do AIDS patients tend to get aspergillus infections?

No
What are the types of Aspergillus infections?
- Cutaneous
- Aspergilloma
- Disseminated
Where is cutaneous Aspergillosis usually found?
- Catheter sites
- Wounds
What type of Aspergillus infection is found at catheter sites or wounds?

Cutaneous
What is a fungal ball?

non-invasive Aspergilloma or aspergillus hyphal growth in sinuses, lungs and eye
What is the term for a non-invasive Aspergillus hyphae growth in the eye, lungs and sinuses?
- Fungal Ball
- Aspergilloma
How is Aspergilloma treated?

Surgically removed
Describe the pathology of disseminated aspergillus infections:

Invasive hyphal growth
What is the success rate for disseminated Aspergillus infections?

Rarely successful
What is the treatment for Disseminated Aspergillus infections?
- Amphotericin B
- Posaconazole
- Echinocandin
What disease would you treat with Posoconazole, Echinocandin and Amphotericin B?

Disseminated Aspergillus

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