Textbook Question
Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
_____ Relapse of fungal diseases is common in AIDS patients.
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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 8
The term dermatophyte refers to_____.
a. pathogenicity
b. where a fungus grows
c. method of spread
d. pigmentation
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Understand that the term 'dermatophyte' is used in microbiology to describe a specific group of fungi.
Recall that dermatophytes are fungi that have the ability to infect keratinized tissues such as skin, hair, and nails.
Recognize that the term 'dermatophyte' relates to the location or environment where these fungi grow, specifically on the skin and related structures.
Eliminate options that refer to pathogenicity (a), method of spread (c), and pigmentation (d), as these do not define what a dermatophyte is.
Conclude that the correct understanding of 'dermatophyte' is related to where a fungus grows, which corresponds to option (b).
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Dermatophytes
Dermatophytes are a group of fungi that specifically infect keratinized tissues such as skin, hair, and nails. They cause superficial infections known as dermatophytosis or ringworm, characterized by itchy, scaly lesions.
Fungal Pathogenicity
Pathogenicity refers to the ability of an organism, like a fungus, to cause disease. Understanding whether dermatophytes are pathogenic helps distinguish them from non-disease-causing fungi.
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Fungal Growth Sites
Fungi grow in specific environments; dermatophytes grow on keratin-rich surfaces of the body. Recognizing the growth site is key to identifying dermatophytes and differentiating them from other fungi.
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