Chapter 28a

a fungus that is found widespread in nature and has the potential to cause infection in immunocompromised patients

a yeast that can cause a variety of infections both in healthy and in immunocompromised patients

fungal pathogens that typically cause skin infections

a cell type that is distinguished by the presence of internal membrane-bound nucleus and structures (organelles), such as mitochondria and vacuoles

referring to a fungus

able to kill fungal cells

Aspergillus a fungus that is found widespread in nature and has the potential to cause infection in immunocompromised patients	Candida a yeast that can cause a variety of infections both in healthy and in immunocompromised patients	Dermatophytes fungal pathogens that typically cause skin infections
Eukaryotic a cell type that is distinguished by the presence of internal membrane-bound nucleus and structures (organelles), such as mitochondria and vacuoles	Fungal referring to a fungus	Fungicidal able to kill fungal cells

Chapter 28a: Flashcards