Microbiology Flashcards

1
Q

Virulence factors of cryptococcus?

A

Ability to grow at 37•
Antiphagocytic polysaccharide capsule
Phenoloxidaze enzyme for melanin synthesis

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The leading cause of meningitis to meningioencaphiltis is?

A

Cryptococcus neoformans

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The most common cause of CNS aspergillosis ?

A

Aspergillis fumigatas

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4
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The only fungi affected in gram stain is?

A

Cryptococcal meningitis

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5
Q

What does nigealria fowleri cause

A

Primary ameobic meninigioencephalitis

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