Fungal Infections

Question 1

-South central/Midwest US -Chronic pulmonary infection

Answer 1

Blastomycosis

Question 2

-Opportunistic infection of sinuses, orbits, lungs

Answer 2

Mucorymcosis

Question 3

-Common flora that becomes opportunistic infection in immunocompromised pts -Thrush, vaginal,

Answer 3

Candidiasis

Question 4

-Fungal meningitis Found in soil and bird poop

Answer 4

Cryptococcosis

Question 5

-OH/Mississippi river valley -Common in immune compromised -Flu like illness

Answer 5

Histoplasmosis