Mucormycosis Flashcards

1
Q

what fungal agents cause mucormycosis?

A

Absidia
Mucor
Rhizomucor
Rhizopus

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2
Q

are any of the mucormycosis agents dimorphic?

A

no

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3
Q

what fungal disease is caused by agents that are broad, ribbon-like, thin-walled, infrequently septate or aseptate hyphae with irregular branching?

A

mucormycosis

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4
Q

what is the POE of mucormycosis?

A

RT

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5
Q

what is the prognosis for mucormycosis?

A

death in 2-3 weeks

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6
Q

what is a risk factor for mucormycosis?

A

abnormal/low PMNs

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7
Q

does mucormycosis cause cavitation?

A

yes

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8
Q

does mucormycosis present with hematogenous dissemination?

A

yes

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9
Q

a patient with abnormal/low PMNs presents with unremitting fever, rapidly progressive pneumonia with hemoptysis, and pleuritic chest pains. what fungal disease might they have?

A

mucormycosis

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10
Q

what is the treatment for mucormycosis?

A

voriconazole

amphotericin B

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