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Dimorphic fungi exist as _____ forms in the environment and as _____ forms in their hosts.
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Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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TOC.tableOfContents
- 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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Capitolo 22, Problema 1
Color each map below to show the general area where each disease is endemic.
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Step 1: Understand the endemic regions for each disease. Blastomycosis is primarily found in the eastern United States and parts of Canada, especially around the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the Great Lakes region.
Step 2: For Blastomycosis, color the areas around the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys, the Great Lakes region, and parts of southeastern Canada on the first map.
Step 3: Coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley fever, is endemic to the southwestern United States, particularly in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of northern Mexico.
Step 4: For Coccidioidomycosis, color the southwestern United States and northern Mexico regions on the second map.
Step 5: Histoplasmosis is commonly found in the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys, similar to Blastomycosis, but also extends into parts of Central and South America and Africa.
Step 6: For Histoplasmosis, color the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys on the third map, and also include parts of Central America and regions in Africa where the disease is known to be endemic.
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Endemic Regions of Fungal Diseases
Endemic regions are geographic areas where specific diseases regularly occur. Understanding the endemic zones of fungal diseases like Blastomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, and Histoplasmosis helps in diagnosis and epidemiology. These fungi thrive in particular environmental conditions, influencing their geographic distribution.
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Blastomycosis and Its Geographic Distribution
Blastomycosis is caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, primarily found in moist soil and decomposing organic matter. It is endemic in the eastern and central United States, especially around the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the Great Lakes region. Recognizing this distribution aids in identifying potential exposure risks.
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Coccidioidomycosis and Histoplasmosis Distribution
Coccidioidomycosis, caused by Coccidioides species, is endemic in arid regions of the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. Histoplasmosis, caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, is common in the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys. Both fungi are soil-associated, but their differing environmental preferences define their distinct endemic areas.
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