Chapter 208 - Coccidiomycosis

Question 1

Which region of the USA is highly endemic for coccidioidomycosis?
a. South central California
b. Minnesota
c. Mississippi
d. North Colorado

Answer 1

A - and also Arizona (Tucson and Phoenix)

Question 2

In dogs infected with coccidioidomycosis how soon is IgM detectable?
a. 1-2 weeks
b. 2-5 weeks
c. 5-7 weeks
d. 8-12 weeks

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In dogs infected with coccidioidomycosis how soon is IgG detectable?
a. 1-2 weeks
b. 2-5 weeks
c. 5-7 weeks
d. 8-12 weeks

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What treatment is preferred for animals infected with coccidioidomycosis with bone involvement?
a. Fluconazole
b. Itraconazole
c. Amphotericin B + an azole antifungal
d. Voriconazole

Answer 4

B
(A – for pulmonary, C for refractory or disseminated disease, D for refractory disease in people with good CNS penetration)

Question 5

Which form of coccidioidomycosis in dogs has the best prognosis?
a. Bone involvement
b. Skin involvement
c. Neurological
d. Pulmonary

Answer 5

D

Question 6

What is the most common radiographic findings in dogs with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
a. Diffuse nodular interstitial pattern
b. Sternal lymphadenomegaly
c. Hilar lymphadenomegaly + pulmonary interstitial infiltrates
d. Bronchointerstitial infiltrates

Answer 6

C - however all answers can be seen