Exam 5 - Invasive Fungal Infections Tieman (NOT DONE)

Question 1

5 symptoms of candidiasis (slide 5)

Answer 1

fever
chills
tachycardia
tachypnea
hypotension

Question 2

candidasis presents similar to _______, so it is hard to differentiate

Answer 2

bacteremia

Question 3

candidemia should be treated for _____ days after first negative blood culture

Answer 3

14

Question 4

amphotericin B is DOC for candidemia due to which of the following? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY (2)

a. glabrata
b. parapsilosis
c. tropicalis
d. krusei
e. lusitaniae
f. auris

Answer 4

b, d

Question 5

T or F: asymptomatic or mild-moderate histoplasmosis with symptoms > 4 weeks do not require therapy

Answer 5

F (no therapy required if < 4 weeks or asymptomatic)

Question 6

how long should we treat primary respiratory infection due to coccidioidomycosis?

Answer 6

3-6 months

Question 7

how long should we treat coccidioidomycosis diffuse pneumonia with bilateral or miliary infiltrates?

Answer 7

12 months total

Question 8

main drug for aspergillosis prophylaxis

Answer 8

posaconazole