Textbook Question
The term dermatophyte refers to_____.
a. pathogenicity
b. where a fungus grows
c. method of spread
d. pigmentation
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Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Chapter 22, Problem 7
Subcutaneous infections tend to be acquired through ________.
a. inhalation and remain localized
b. inhalation and become systemic
c. trauma and remain localized
d. trauma and become systemic
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Understand the nature of subcutaneous infections: these infections occur beneath the skin, typically involving the dermis and subcutaneous tissues.
Recall the common routes of entry for subcutaneous infections. Since they affect tissues under the skin, consider how pathogens might bypass the skin barrier.
Evaluate each option based on typical infection pathways: inhalation usually relates to respiratory infections, while trauma (such as cuts or punctures) can introduce pathogens directly under the skin.
Consider whether subcutaneous infections tend to remain localized or become systemic. Most subcutaneous infections stay localized because the infection is confined to the tissue beneath the skin.
Conclude that subcutaneous infections are most commonly acquired through trauma and tend to remain localized, matching option c.
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Key Concepts
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Subcutaneous Infections
Subcutaneous infections occur beneath the skin, typically involving the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. They often result from the introduction of pathogens through breaks in the skin rather than through respiratory routes.
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Modes of Pathogen Entry
Pathogens can enter the body via different routes such as inhalation, ingestion, or trauma. Understanding the entry route is crucial because it influences the infection's localization and spread.
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Localized vs. Systemic Infection
Localized infections remain confined to a specific area, while systemic infections spread throughout the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system. The mode of entry often determines whether an infection stays localized or becomes systemic.
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