Paracoccidioides Brasiliensis-Piratas Del Sur

Question 1

What is the geographical distribution of paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 1

South America (particularly Brazil)

Question 2

What are the morphological features of paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 2

Paracocci and yeast, budding from a central area (captains wheel)

Question 3

What is the life cycle for paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 3

Dimorphic, mold and yeast

Question 4

What is the major transmission of paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 4

Respiratory droplets

Question 5

What are the major clinical presentations of paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 5

Pneumonia

Mucosal ulcers and cutaneous lesions of the mouth leading to small hemorrhages

Question 6

What is the size of paracoccidioides brasiliensis compared to RBC

Answer 6

Much much larger, the largest of systemic fungi

Question 7

What are the typical findings seen in paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 7

Lymphadenopathy in the cervical region

Granulomatous of the lungs

Question 8

What is the treatment of localized infection of paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 8

Intraconazole

Question 9

What is the treatment of disseminated paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Answer 9

Amphotericin B