Micro - Fungi Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Wide angle branching w/ NO septae
A
Mucormycoses
2
Q
Black escar on face, nasal cavities, and eyes
A
Mucormycoses
3
Q
Mucocutaneous lesions and LAD
A
P. Brasiliensis
4
Q
Ring enhancing lesions in brain
A
Aspergillus
5
Q
India ink stain
A
C. Neoformans
6
Q
Catalase +
A
Candida, Aspergillus
7
Q
Bronchoalveolar lavage –> silver stain
A
P. Jirovecii
8
Q
Pigeon droppings
A
C. Neoformans
9
Q
Sphereoles w/ ensopores on Bx
A
C. Immitis
10
Q
Broad-based budding
A
B. Dermatitidis
11
Q
Brasil/S. America
A
P. Brasiliensis
12
Q
Captains wheel shape on Bx, larger than RBC
A
P. Brasiliensis
13
Q
Acute angle branching w/ septations
A
Aspergillus
14
Q
Soap bubble lesions
A
C. Neoformans
15
Q
White plaques that can be scrapped off
A
Candida
