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|linkpage =Subcutaneous Mycoses
|linktext =SUBCUTANEOUS MYCOSES
|sublink1 =Flash Cards - WikiBugs
|subtext1 =WIKIBUGS FLASHCARDS
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===Chromoblastomycosis===
<FlashCard questions="1">
|q1=How do chromoblastomycosis infections spread in the host?
|a1=
*By the lymphatic system
*Disseminates to other tissues and organs
|l1=Chromoblastomycosis
</FlashCard>
===Chromomycosis===
<FlashCard questions="2">
|q1=Which species do the majority of chromomycosis infections occur in?
|a1=
*Perros
*Horses
*Humans
|l1=Chromomycosis
|q2=What clinical signs would you see in an infected animal?
|a2=
*Regional granulomatous lymphadenitis
*Nodular and ulcerating lesions of the skin on the feet, legs and occasionally eyes
|l2=Chromomycosis
</FlashCard>
===Epizootic lymphangitis===
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1=In which species does infection occur and which fungi is responsible?
|a1=
*Equidae
*Histoplasma capsulatum var. farciminosum
|l1=Epizootic Lymphangitis
|q2=How is epizootic lymphangitis spread between animals?
|a2=
*Biting flies
*Direct contact
*Indirect contact
|l2=Epizootic Lymphangitis
|q3=Which organs/bodily systems are commonly affected by epizootic lymphangitis and where do clinical signs usually present on the body?
|a3=
*Lymphatic system
*Skin
*Ulcerative lesions usually occur on the neck and limbs
|l3=Epizootic Lymphangitis
|q4=How would you treat and prevent infection?
|a4=
*Amphotericin B, haymycin or potassium iodide
*Vaccination
*Injection of hyperimmune serum around a lesion
|l4=Epizootic Lymphangitis
</FlashCard>
===Eumycotic Mycetoma===
<FlashCard questions="3">
|q1=What type of lesion does eumycotic mycetoma cause?
|a1=Granulomatous abscesses
|l1=Eumycotic Mycetoma
|q2=Which species are usually affected and are infections common or rare?
|a2=
*Dogs
*Horses
*Cats
*Cattle
*Infection is rare
|l2=Eumycotic Mycetoma
|q3=How would you treat an infection?
|a3=
*Amphotericin B
*Ketoconazole
*5-fluorocytosine
|l3=Eumycotic Mycetoma
</FlashCard>
===Hyphomycosis===
<FlashCard questions="4">
|q1=Which fungi causes hyphomycosis?
|a1=Hyphomyces destruens
|l1=Hyphomycosis
|q2=Which species are affected and in which countries is hyphomycosis most prevalent?
|a2=
*Horses
*Tropical and semi-tropical countries
|l2=Hyphomycosis
|q3=Describe the pathogenesis?
|a3=
*Progressive disease
*Granulating and ulcerating lesions on the legs and lower body
*Lesions grow rapidly
*Lesions cause extreme debility
|l3=Hyphomycosis
|q4=How are hyphomycosis infections treated and is it easy or difficult to cure?
|a4=
*Difficult to treat
*Radical surgical excision
|l4=Hyphomycosis
</FlashCard>
===Pythiosis===
<FlashCard questions="3">
|q1=Which disease is caused by pythiosis infections?
|a1=Mycotic swamp fever
|l1=Pythiosis
|q2=Which are the clinical signs of infection?
|a2=
*Granulomatous lesions
*Necrosis with fistulous tracts
*Yellow lesions
*Progressive disease (rather than systemic)
|l2=Pythiosis
|q3=How would you treat an infection?
|a3=Surgical excision
|l3=Pythiosis
</FlashCard>
===Rhinosporidiosis===
<FlashCard questions="3">
|q1=What type of disease does ''Rhinosporidium seeberi'' cause?
|a1=
*Chronic
*Benign
|l1=Rhinosporidiosis
|q2=What are the clinical signs of infection?
|a2=Nasal and ocular polyps
|l2=Rhinosporidiosis
|q3=How would you treat an infection?
|a3=Surgical excision
|l3=Rhinosporidiosis
</FlashCard>
===Sporotrichosis===
<FlashCard questions="6">
|q1=Which fungi causes sporotrichosis?
|a1=Sporothrix schenckii
|l1=Sporotrichosis
|q2=True or False: Sporotrichosis only occurs in Europe
|a2=
*False
*Sporotrichosis occurs worldwide
|l2=Sporotrichosis
|q3=Which organs/bodily systems are affected?
|a3=
*Spread is via the lymphatic system
*Bones
*Viscera
|l3=Sporotrichosis
|q4=Which other subcutaneous infection of horses can sporotrichosis be confused with and why?
|a4=
*Epizootic lymphangitis
*Causes an ascending lymphocutaneous infection of the legs
|l4=Sporotrichosis
|q5=Which mediums are used for culture?
|a5=
*Sabauraud's Dextrose agar
*Blood agar
|l5=Sporotrichosis
|q6=How would you treat an infection?
|a6=
*Potassium iodide orally
*Amphotericin B
*5-fluorocytosine
|l6=Sporotrichosis
</FlashCard>