BIOL 2421 Microbiology         Lecture Review: Fungal Diseases          Dr. Weis

  1. Be able to describe the general characteristics of the Kingdom Fungi.
  1. Be able to describe specific characteristics unique to fungi when compared to plants or Eukaryotic cell major parts.
  1. Describe the characteristics of pathogenic fungi and the Phyla involved.
  1. Know 4 beneficial ways fungi can be used.
  1. Be able to list 4 laboratory methods used to identify pathogenic fungi.
  1. Explain the immune properties involved with preventing fungal infections.
  1. Define meiosis and mitosis and the end results in fungal reproduction.
  1. Define fission and budding and when these terms are used.
  1. Classify fungal infections based on tissue levels colonized.
  1. Identify and explain the
    a)      Source
b)      Transmission
c)      Clinical signs of the Primary Tissue affected
d)      Possible dissemination [if applicable]

For the pathogenic fungi discussed that affect the

1)      Skin
2)      Cardiovascular system
3)      Respiratory System
4)      Nervous System
  1. Explain how fungi can cause other infections besides directly and give 2 examples.
  1. Name two antifungal drug classes, explain their MOA, and give an example of the drug in each class.
  1. Explain how you will protect yourself from exposure by patients with fungal infections.