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| − | |l1=Yeast-like fungi#Malassezia | + | |l1=Yeast-like fungi#Malassezia pachydermatis |
| − | |q2=What is the pathogenesis of ''Malassezia | + | |q2=What is the pathogenesis of ''Malassezia pachydermatis'' infections? |
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| − | *Regional lesions on the muzzle, ears, interdigital area and the perianal region | + | *Malassezia spp are part of the normal skin flora in many animal species and overgrowth most commonly occurs secondary to a change in skin microclimate due to underlying disease processes like food allergy, atopic dermatitis, endocrinopathies or keratinization defects |
| + | Regional lesions on the muzzle, ears, interdigital area and the perianal region | ||
*Infection can also be generalised | *Infection can also be generalised | ||
*Erythematous, hyperpigmented, lichenified and scaly lesions with alopecia | *Erythematous, hyperpigmented, lichenified and scaly lesions with alopecia | ||
|l2=Yeast-like fungi#Malassezia pachydermidis | |l2=Yeast-like fungi#Malassezia pachydermidis | ||
</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
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===Rhodotorula=== | ===Rhodotorula=== | ||
<FlashCard questions="1"> | <FlashCard questions="1"> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:40, 21 October 2013
Candidosis
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What are the three important species of Candida in animal infections? |
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| What are the clinical signs of a sour crop infection? |
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| What other conditions are Candida spp. implicated in? |
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| How would you demonstrate a Candida infection? |
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Cryptococcosis
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What is the main pathogenic species of Cryptococcus? | C. neoformans
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| Where is Cryptococcus found in the environment? |
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| Which body systems are affected? |
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| Where is the most common site of infection in cats? | The tip of the nose
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| How would you demonstrate a cryptococcosis infection? |
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Geotrichosis
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| Which organs are usually affected in geotrichosis infections? |
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| True or False: Geotrichosis infections are usually diagnosed post-mortem | True
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Malassezia pachydermidis
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| Where in the body is Malassezia pachydermidis usually found? |
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| What is the pathogenesis of Malassezia pachydermatis infections? |
Regional lesions on the muzzle, ears, interdigital area and the perianal region
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Link to Article | |
Rhodotorula
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What infections of dogs and horses are Rhodotorula spp. involved in? |
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Torulopsis glabrata
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What infections are Torulopsis spp. involved in? |
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Trichosporonosis
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What infection is T. capitum involved in? | Bovine mastitis
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| What infections are Trichosporonosis beigelii involved in? |
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