Endemic Mycosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the causative organism in Valley Fever?
A
Coccidioides
2
Q
What is the classic exposure associated with Histoplasmosis?
A
Exposure to soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings.
3
Q
What is the classic exposure for Blastomycosis?
A
Associated with exposure to decaying vegetation or decomposed wood, often after rainfall or close to a waterway