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What organism causes candidiasis? Candida albicans What is the number one predisposing factor to a pathogenic yeast infxn? prolonged, broad-spectrum antibiotic use T/F C. albicans is not endogenous to domestic animals. F; it is. What is the pathogenesis of all C. albicans infxns? thrush-- ulcerative inflammation with fibrinous exudation What is mycotic stomatitis characterized by? grey/white patches on the oral mucosa and cutaneous candidiasis What fungal dz is characterised CNS, respiratory, and eye involvement? Cryptococcosis (Torulosis) What organism causes Torulosis? Cryptococcus neoformans Which pathogenic yeast has a thick capsule? Cryptococcus neoformans How is C. neoformans spread? pigeon droppings What yeast is a cause of otitis externa? Malassezia pachydermatis What yeast causes a seborrhoiec dermatits? Malassezia pachydermatis What yeast infxn is characterized by pruritis, erythema, and a foul-smelling greasy exudate Malassezia pachydermatis What is the shape of Malassezia pachydermatis? bottle-shaped cells