Opportunistic Mycoses Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT considered an opportunistic mycosis?
C) Blastomycosis
Example sentence: Blastomycosis is not classified as an opportunistic mycosis.
Who is most at risk for developing candidiasis?
C) Immunocompromised patients
Example sentence: Immunocompromised patients are highly susceptible to developing candidiasis.
What is the most commonly encountered Candida species worldwide?
D) C. albicans
Example sentence: C. albicans is the predominant Candida species encountered globally.
Which factor is associated with increased risk for opportunistic mycoses?
C) Diabetes mellitus
Example sentence: Diabetes mellitus is linked to a higher risk of opportunistic mycoses.
What type of immunity primarily protects against mucocutaneous candidiasis?
B) Neutrophilic immunity
Example sentence: Neutrophilic immunity plays a crucial role in protecting against mucocutaneous candidiasis.
What medium is commonly used to culture Candida species?
C) Sabouraud Dextrose Agar
Example sentence: Candida species are often cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar.
What is a significant virulence factor of Cryptococcus neoformans?
B) Polysaccharide capsule
Example sentence: The polysaccharide capsule is a key virulence factor of Cryptococcus neoformans.
What is the causative agent of cryptococcosis?
C) Cryptococcus neoformans
Example sentence: Cryptococcus neoformans is the primary causative agent of cryptococcosis.
Which treatment is commonly used for cryptococcosis?
B) Amphotericin B
Example sentence: Amphotericin B is frequently employed in the treatment of cryptococcosis.
What is the most common causative agent of aspergillosis?
C) Aspergillus fumigatus
Example sentence: Aspergillus fumigatus is the predominant causative agent of aspergillosis.
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is associated with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?
C) Type III
Example sentence: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is linked to Type III hypersensitivity reaction.
What is a common causative agent of zygomycosis?
C) Rhizopus
Example sentence: Rhizopus is a frequently encountered causative agent of zygomycosis.
What is the primary clinical manifestation of rhinocerebral zygomycosis?
B) Orbital cellulitis
Example sentence: Orbital cellulitis is a key clinical manifestation of rhinocerebral zygomycosis.
What is the typical appearance of zygomycetes in culture?
B) Cotton candy appearance
Example sentence: Zygomycetes often exhibit a cotton candy-like appearance in culture.
What is the main treatment option for zygomycosis?
B) Amphotericin B
Example sentence: Amphotericin B is the primary treatment option for zygomycosis.
