Pneumonia Viruses/Fungi Flashcards
What type of virus is Orthomixovirus?
- ssRNA
What type of virus is Coronavirus?
+ ssRNA
What type of virus is Bunyavirus?
- ssRNA
What is the morphology of Histo?
Macrophages filled with oval shaped fungi
What is the morphology of Blasto?
Broad-based buds
What is the morphology of Cocci?
Spherule filled with endospores
What is the morphology of Aspergillus?
Acute-angle branching with septations
What tests can be used for Dx of Histo?
KOH
Silver stain
Urine/Serum Ags
Sabouraud’s agar
What tests can be used for Dx of Blasto?
KOH
Silver stain
Sabouraud’s agar
What tests can be used for Dx of Cocci?
KOH
Silver stain
Sabouraud’s agar
What tests can be used for Dx of Aspergillus?
Sputum culture
High IgE/IgG
Elevated eosinophils
In what region is Histo found?
Ohio/Mississippi river valley (caves)
In what region is Blasto found?
SE U.S. and around Great Lakes
In what region is Cocci found?
SW U.S. and Mexico