Mycology mnemonic

Fungi that cause opportunistic infection in the immunocompromised

The mnemonic

CAMP

What each word stands for

  • CCandida and Cryptococcus
  • AAspergillus
  • MMucorales
  • PPneumocystis jirovecii

Why it matters clinically

A fast checklist for fungal infections in neutropenia, diabetes and HIV.

Where it stops being reliable

Not a fixed standard acronym; other fungi such as Fusarium and Talaromyces also matter.

Teaching aid, still awaiting independent review. Confirm facts in a standard source.

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Common questions

What is the Mycology mnemonic?

CAMP. It helps you recall: Fungi that cause opportunistic infection in the immunocompromised.

What does "C" stand for?

Candida and Cryptococcus

What does "A" stand for?

Aspergillus

What does "M" stand for?

Mucorales

What are all the parts of the CAMP mnemonic?

C: Candida and Cryptococcus; A: Aspergillus; M: Mucorales; P: Pneumocystis jirovecii.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Mycology in Microbiology.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Not a fixed standard acronym; other fungi such as Fusarium and Talaromyces also matter.

How is this useful clinically?

A fast checklist for fungal infections in neutropenia, diabetes and HIV.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a Microbiology question about Mycology.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.