Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Zygomycosis (Rhizopus)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Zygomycosis (Rhizopus) For The most prevalent fungi that cause zygomycosis, also known as mucormycosis, are Rhizopus, Absidia, and Mucor species. Aerosolized spores found in the soil or on food can cause zygomycosis
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Fusarium keratitis ( Fusarium)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Fusarium keratitis ( Fusarium) Fusarium keratitis is a highly consequential illness that affects the cornea. Contributing elements encompass physical injury, persistent eye conditions, and the use of contact lenses.
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Pneumocystosis ( Pneumocystis jiroveci)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Pneumocystosis ( Pneumocystis jiroveci) Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a fatal lung infection that affects individuals with HIV-AIDS and is caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly referred to as Pneumocystis cari
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Amebic dysentery ( Entamoeba histolytica)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Amebic dysentery ( Entamoeba histolytica) Entamoeba histolytica is a type of single-celled parasite. There are two stages that are encountered. The trophozoite type of amebae is the exclusive presence in tissue. It
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Histoplasmosis (Histoplasma capsulatum)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Histoplasmosis (Hisotplasma capsulatum) The disease histoplasmosis Histoplasma capsulatum is the causative agent of histoplasmosis, which is inhaled after contaminated soil is disturbed and aerosolized spores (micro
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology -Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE)( defective measles virus mutant)
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) A defective measles virus mutant is the cause of SSPE. Measles virus is transmitted by respiratory droplets. SSPE is a rare, late progressive neurologic disease of children, with the majority of cases appearing
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) (Prion)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) (Prion) Prion diseases are unusual agents that cause CJD, a rare disease with just one case per million individuals. The majority of cases (85%) of CJD are sporadic; 10%–15% are fami
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Pityriasis versicolor ( Malassezia furfur)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Pityriasis versicolor ( Malassezia furfur) Pityriasis versicolor is a skin condition that is caused by a type of yeast called Malassezia furfur, which has an affinity for lipids. Malassezia furfur is a constituent o
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Tinea Nigra ( Exophilia werneckii)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Tinea Nigra ( Exophilia werneckii) Tinea nigra is a fungal infection caused by Exophilia werneckii, which is a type of fungus that can produce melanin and has two different forms. E werneckii is commonly present in
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - White Piedra ( Trichosporon asahii)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - White Piedra ( Trichosporon asahii) White Piedra is a fungal infection that affects the hair shafts, causing the formation of white or light-colored nodules. White piedra is a fungal infection that affects the scalp
