3.1.4 Fungal Diseases

• What type of microorganism causes fungal diseases?

  Fungi
• Fungal diseases can only affect the skin.

  False
• What are the symptoms of Ringworm?

  Circular, red rash on skin
• What are the symptoms of Nail Fungus?

  Thickened, discolored, brittle nails
• Antifungal medications are effective in treating all types of fungal infections.


  True
• Steps for preventing fungal diseases

  1️⃣ Maintain good hygiene

  2️⃣ Avoid sharing personal items

  3️⃣ Ensure proper ventilation in damp areas
• What are pathogens?

  Microorganisms that cause disease
• What are three modes of transmission for fungal diseases?

  Direct contact, contaminated surfaces, airborne spores
• What can airborne spores cause when inhaled?

  Respiratory infections
• What are the symptoms of Athlete's Foot?

  Itchy, scaly skin between toes
• Fungal diseases are typically treated with antifungal medications
• Thrush is characterized by white patches in the mouth or throat
• What are the symptoms of Jock Itch?

  Itchy, red rash in groin area
• Fungal diseases can affect areas such as the skin, nails, and mucous membranes
• Match the mode of transmission with an example:

  Direct Contact ↔️ Touching skin affected by Athlete's Foot

  Contaminated Surfaces ↔️ Using shower floors with fungal organisms

  Airborne Spores ↔️ Inhaling spores from mold
• Match the type of pathogen with its characteristic:

  Bacteria ↔️ Single-celled prokaryotes with a cell wall

  Viruses ↔️ Non-cellular particles with genetic material

  Fungi ↔️ Eukaryotic organisms with chitin cell walls

  Parasites ↔️ Eukaryotic organisms that live on a host
• Fungal diseases transmitted by direct contact include Athlete's Foot and Ringworm. True
• Steps to prevent fungal infections

  1️⃣ Maintain good hygiene

  2️⃣ Avoid sharing personal items

  3️⃣ Ensure proper ventilation in damp areas
• What are pathogens and what do they do?

  Microorganisms causing disease
• What is a key characteristic of viruses?

  Requires a host cell
• What is the defining characteristic of parasites?

  Lives on or in a host
• What type of medication is used to treat fungal infections?

  Antifungal medications
• Keeping skin dry, especially in folds, helps prevent fungal growth.

  True
• Match the antifungal medication with its common use:

  Fluconazole ↔️ Thrush and ringworm

  Terbinafine ↔️ Athlete’s foot and nail fungus

  Clotrimazole ↔️ Athlete’s foot and jock itch
• Fungal diseases are commonly treated with antifungal medications.

  True
• Steps to prevent fungal infections

  1️⃣ Maintain good hygiene

  2️⃣ Avoid sharing personal items

  3️⃣ Ensure proper ventilation in damp areas
• What are pathogens?

  Microorganisms causing disease
• Viruses are cellular organisms.

  False
• Good hygiene is crucial for preventing fungal infections.


  True
• Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotes with a cell wall
• Fungi have eukaryotic cells with chitin-based cell walls.


  True
• Match the fungal disease with its typical symptom:

  Athlete's Foot ↔️ Itchy, scaly skin between the toes

  Ringworm ↔️ Circular, red rash on the skin

  Thrush ↔️ White patches in the mouth

  Nail Fungus ↔️ Thickened, discolored nails

  Jock Itch ↔️ Itchy, red rash in groin
• To prevent fungal infections, avoid sharing personal items like towels, socks, or shoes
• What are two diagnostic methods for fungal diseases?

  Physical examination, lab tests
• What are fungal diseases caused by?

  Fungi
• Fungal diseases can be transmitted through direct contact, contaminated surfaces, or airborne spores
• Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotes that reproduce through binary fission.
• What is the primary component of fungal cell walls?

  Chitin
• Why is understanding pathogens and their characteristics important?

  Develop treatments and prevention
• Steps to prevent fungal diseases

  1️⃣ Maintain good personal hygiene

  2️⃣ Avoid sharing personal items

  3️⃣ Wear appropriate footwear

  4️⃣ Keep skin dry

  5️⃣ Treat infections promptly