Coccidioides immitis Flashcards

1
Q

It is a _ fungus that grows as a mold in the soil and as _ in the body

A

Dimorphic, Spherules

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2
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Infection usually results from the _ of _ spores (arthroconidinia), hence the primary site of infection is the _

A

Inhalation of asexual spores
Lungs

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3
Q

The most important host defense against this organism is

A

Cell-mediated immunity

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