Opportunistic Mycoses Flashcards
1
Q
3 opportunistic mycoses
A
Candida albicans
Cryptococcus neoformans
Pneumocystis jiroveci
2
Q
Oral moniliasis
A
thrush
3
Q
Vaginal moniliasis
A
vulvovaginitis
4
Q
Onychomycosis
A
nail infection
5
Q
Paronychomycosis
A
cuticle infection
6
Q
lab diagnosis of Candida
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Germ Tube
CHROM agar
7
Q
hyphae-like extensions, parallel sides, aseptate, no constriction
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true germ tube
8
Q
looks like germ tubes, with septate and constricted
A
pseudohyphae
9
Q
Uses enzymatic reactions to differentiate Candida spp.
A
CHROM agar
10
Q
bird and bat droppings
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C. neoformans
11
Q
mucoid colonies
A
C. neoformans
12
Q
causes meningitis
A
C. neoformans
13
Q
C. neoformans india ink
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demonstrates capsule
14
Q
C. neoformans gram stain
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starburst pattern
15
Q
C. neoformans urease & inositol
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positive
