Learning Objectives for "Fungi: Molds"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1. Define:

a. mold

b. hyphae

c. mycelium

d. vegetative mycelium

e. aerial mycelium.

2. Briefly describe the following fungal asexual reproductive spores:

a. conidiospores

b. macroconidia,

c. microconidia

d. sporangiospores

e. arthrospores.

4*. Define dermatophyte, list 2 genera of dermatophytes, and name 3 dermatophytic infections.

5.* Describe what is meant by the term "dimorphic fungus", name 2 systemic infections caused by dimorphic fungi, and state how they are initially contracted.

(*) = Common theme throughout the course

 

TPS Questions

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