keratinase is an enzyme produced by dermatophytes. which organs in the body would these pathogens fungi tend to proliferate in, and why?

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Q: To determine: The portion of the fungal body which is represented by mushrooms, puffballs, and…

A: Fungi are responsible for the breakdown of organic materials in plants, such as cellulose and…

Q: Discuss the causes for increase in emerging fungal infections today.

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Q: What do you mean by mycorrhiza?

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Q: What is fungal infections and what is bacterial infections? use your own words to explain

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Q: Plants are not the only organisms susceptible to fungal infections. Give an example of a fungal…

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Q: Which of the following does not have macroconidia and microconidia, settles on the skin and nail? a)…

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Q: How does simply inhibiting the growth of a fungus eventually lead to curing a dermatophytic…

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Q: Why is Sphagnum often used to ship items that must be kept moist?

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Q: What are the reasons that make fungal infections difficult to treat? Briefly explain.

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Q: The growth of spores to mycelium is known as ...................... Answer:

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Q: Why are systemic fungal pathogens called opportunistic?

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Q: a. What are the dermatophytoses?b. What is meant by the term keratophile?c. What do the fungi…

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Q: What temperature will kill fungus?

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Q: What characteristics of pathogenic fungi result in theirbeing efficiently transmitted?

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Q: What other fungal pathogens are found in the United States?

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Q: Which fungus causes cancer in human beings and how?

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Q: The growth of spores to mycelium is known as Answer:

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Q: Why might fungi have been theorized to be involved in the Salem witch trials?

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Q: What is the general name given to fungal diseases?

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Fungal Infections

Fungal infection can be defined as an infectious disease caused by fungi. A fungal infection is also referred to as mycosis. Fungal infections are contagious, spreading from person to person. Mycosis can be contracted even from an infected animal or contaminated soil. The most common symptom is skin rashes and vaginal discharge in females.