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Introduction to Mycology

Introduction to Mycology. Introduction to Mycology. Mycology is the study of fungi – Yeast Mold. Mycology. Yeasts and molds have different structural and reproductive characteristics Yeast are unicellular, nucleated rounded fungi while molds are multicellular, filamentous fungi

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Introduction to Mycology

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  1. Introduction to Mycology

  2. Introduction to Mycology • Mycology is the study of fungi – • Yeast • Mold

  3. Mycology • Yeasts and molds have different structural and reproductive characteristics • Yeast are unicellular, nucleated rounded fungi while molds are multicellular, filamentous fungi • Yeast reproduce by a process called budding while molds produce spores to reproduce • Some yeast are opportunistic pathogens in that they cause disease in immuno-compromised individuals • Yeast are used in the preparation in the variety of foods

  4. Mycology • Fungi serve both beneficial and harmful roles in our environment • Molds used in the production of cheeses and also serve an antimicrobial purpose (penicillin). • Molds can be opportunistic infections in debilitated and immunosuppressed individuals.

  5. Mycology • Infection to the human body • Fungus can cause allergic reactions-respiratory problems. • Growth of a fungus on or in the body • Superficial mycoses-Tinea pedis-Athlete’s foot • Subcutaneous mycoses-sporotrochosis-caused by skin puncture from thorns or vegetation contaminated with fungi • Systemic mycosis-Coccidioides immitis-desert fever

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