fungal

(adjective)

Of or pertaining to a fungus or fungi

Related Terms

Examples of fungal in the following topics:

  • Antifungal Drugs

    • This specific antifungal drug class targets the fungal cell membrane.
    • Thus, the fungal membrane structure is depleted of ergosterol and the fungus dies.
    • Azole drugs are broad-spectrum drugs and treat fungal infections of the skin or mouth.
    • Echinocandins are characterized by their ability to inhibit synthesis of a key component of the fungal cell wall, while previously discussed drugs target the fungal cell membrane.
    • However, with the expansion of molecular studies in fungal organisms, the opportunity to identify novel and fungal specific mechanisms will allow for the development of new drugs .

  • Fungal Skin and Nail Diseases

    • Common fungal skin diseases include athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
    • Common fungal skin and nail diseases include athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
    • Secondary bacterial infection can accompany the fungal infection, sometimes requiring a course of oral antibiotics.
    • Severe or prolonged fungal skin infections may require treatment with oral antifungal medication.
    • Describe how fungal skin and nail diseases arise, their characteristic symptoms and the treatment options available

  • Endophytes and Plants

    • ., Lolium spp.) carry fungal endophytes (Neotyphodium spp.) which may improve the ability of these grasses to tolerate abiotic stresses such as drought, as well as improve their resistance to insect and mammalian herbivores.
    • Vertically transmitted fungal endophytes are asexual and transmit via fungal hyphae penetrating the host's seeds (e.g., Neotyphodium).
    • Conversely, horizontally transmitted fungal endophytes are sexual and transmit via spores that can be spread by wind and/or insect vectors.
    • The presence of fungal endophytes can cause higher rates of water loss in leaves.
    • However, certain fungal endophytes help plants survive drought and heat.

  • Blastomycosis

    • Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the organism Blastomyces dermatitidis.
    • Blastomycosis (also known as "North American blastomycosis," "Blastomycetic dermatitis," and "Gilchrist's disease") is a fungal infection caused by the organism Blastomyces dermatitidis .

  • Plant Pathogens

    • Fungal diseases may be controlled through the use of fungicides and other agriculture practices, however new races of fungi often evolve that are resistant to various fungicides. ยท Biotrophic fungal pathogens colonize living plant tissue and obtain nutrients from living host cells.
    • Necrotrophic fungal pathogens infect and kill host tissue and extract nutrients from the dead host cells.

  • Coccidiomycosis

    • Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii.
    • Coccidioidomycosis (commonly known as "Valley fever", as well as "California fever", "Desert rheumatism", and "San Joaquin Valley fever") is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii .
    • The fungal infection can be demonstrated by microscopic detection of diagnostic cells in body fluids, exudates, sputum and biopsy-tissue.
    • An indirect demonstration of fungal infection can be achieved also by serologic analysis detecting fungal antigen or host antibody produced against the fungus.

  • Other Infectious Eye Diseases

    • Such infections "are being increasingly recognized as an important cause of morbidity and blindness" and "may even be life-threatening. " While the cornea is believed to be the most common site for fungal eye infections, other parts of the eye such as the orbit, sclera, and eyelids may also be involved.
    • Pathogenesis of the fungal contaminants includes a wide range of factors such as invasiveness, toxigenicity, and host factors.
    • Once diagnosis is accessed, specific anti-fungal therapy can be administered.
    • One of the most popular and common treatments used"for life-threatening and severe ophthalmic mycoses is amphotericin B which is a specific anti-fungal drug.
    • For the treatment for filamentous fungal keratitis, "topical natamycin is usually the first choice.

  • Pharyngitis

    • The remainder are caused by bacterial infections, fungal infections, or irritants such as pollutants or chemical substances.
    • Bacterial or fungal causes are often amenable to antibiotics and anti-fungal treatments, respectively.

  • Pure Culture

    • (B) Some fungal contamination on individual isolates was visible as depicted in the close-up of a culture tube.
    • (C) Enrichment and recovery of pure fungal colonies by treating a culture contaminated with bacteria with hydrochloric acid.

  • Other Fungi Involved in Respiratory Disease

    • This fungal disease usually affects the skin, although other rare forms can affect the lungs, joints, bones, and even the brain.
    • In cases of sporotrichosis affecting the lungs, the fungal spores enter through the respiratory pathways.