Administered systemically for dermatophytic infections. Haloprogin - a halogenated phenolic ether administered topically for dermatophytic infections. Ciclopirox olamine - a topical for the treatment of dermatophytic infections and Candida albicans. Tolnaftate - a thiocarbonate used to treat dermatophytic infections. Given orally for sporotrichosis Summary 1.
Hyphae reproduce asexually via the formation of spores termed microconidia or macroconidia.
Fungi produce toxins such as ergot alkaloids, psychotropic agents and aflatoxins. India ink may be used as a negative stain to emphasize the capsule of yeast. Fungal diseases are classified according to their depth of penetration of human tissue. Thus, there are the superficial mycoses, cutaneous mycoses, subcutaneous mycoses and systemic mycoses. The superficial mycoses include pityriasis versicolor, tinea nigra, black piedra and white piedra.