Endemic Mycosis Flashcards

1
Q

What is the causative organism in Valley Fever?

A

Coccidioides

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What is the classic exposure associated with Histoplasmosis?

A

Exposure to soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings.

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What is the classic exposure for Blastomycosis?

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Associated with exposure to decaying vegetation or decomposed wood, often after rainfall or close to a waterway

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