Chapter 28a

Aspergillus

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

Candida

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

Dermatophytes

fungal pathogens that typically cause skin infections [toggle]

Eukaryotic

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

Fungal

referring to a fungus [toggle]

Fungicidal

able to kill fungal cells [toggle]

Chapter 28a: Flashcards

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