testing fungal effectors for their ability to either promote or block a

Q: All of the following are mechanisms used by pathogens to penetrate host defenses EXCEPT:   1.…

A: Correct answer is.. None of the other four answers (all are examples of how pathogens penetrate host…

Q: Developing antifungal drusg is more difficult than developin antibacterial drugs. compounds that…

A: Antifungal drugs are also known as antimycotic medication. They are pharmaceutical fungicides that…

Q: Give some of the reasons that there are no really effective humanvaccines so far for parasitic…

A: A vaccine is a biological compound that typically contains killed or attenuated forms of the…

Q: What happens to transmission rates (or exposure) as host range decreases or host density  increases?

A: The transmission rate of a disease can be affected by changes in the host range or density. As the…

Q: Summarize the aspects of systemic mycotic infection common toall fungal pathogens.

A: Fungi are a group of organisms such as yeast, molds and mushrooms. Although they share some common…

Q: Explain how within-host growth of parasites can functionally link virulence and transmission, and…

A: Parasites are organisms that rely on another organism for both reproduction and development. They…

Q: Robinia - Modified Stipules

A: Modifications are nothing adaptation which help the organism to survive. The also undergoes these…

Q: What are potential barriers candida albicans might encounter at a point of entry into the human…

A: * Albicans encounter a point of entry this is so because. *Candida albicans is a pathogen that…

Q: Give an overview of the major steps in fungal identification.

A: Fungus belongs to the category of eukaryotic organisms and is characterized by the presence of…

Q: Identify host factors that limit or accelerate infection of amicroorganism at selected local sites.

A: Infection is defined as the invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents. Their…

Q: How are organisations are working to limit the spread of Cryptosporidiosis,and evaluate the strength…

A: Cryptosporidiosis refers to a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness. It is caused by a parasite…

Q: Contrast the important points of the four basic helminth transmissioncycles with examples.

A: The term helminth is used to refer to worms that exist in different forms for example platyhelminths…

Q: Choose an example of a host adaptation that may not look advantageous at first, but was determined…

A: Good day! Kindly refer to the answer and explanation provided below. Please feel free to ask should…

Q: discuss vacination programmes for CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS

A: Cryptosporidosis  is an infectious disease which occur in the humans  and  many other animals. The…

Q: Is there a type of parasitic transmission that is significantly more efficient than the other types?…

A: Types of parasitic transmission :-

Q: what are  potential solutions to the worldwide problem ofdrug-resistant pathogens.

A: A drug is a substance which is prescribed to treat an infection or disease. It changes the…

Q: Discuss in details, the adaptations that Orobanchaceae (plant) has evolved to invade and manipulate…

A: Introduction Orobanchaceae:- It is a family of mostly parasitic plants of the order Lamiales, It is…

Q: Can fungi and parasites be oncogenic? Please elaborate with relevant examples

A: Cancer may cause cells to multiply uncontrollably, invade, degrade, and destroy healthy tissue.…

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.