Respiratory Fungal Infections Flashcards
1
Q
what is fungal is normal flora of the respiratory tract
A
candida
2
Q
how can you get clinical specimens
A
blood
bone marrow
broncho alveolar lavage
tissue
3
Q
what is a common characteristic of the fungi
A
dimorphic
4
Q
for dimorphic fungi- primary pulmonary nodules develop into granulomas with resemblance to what
A
TB
5
Q
What fungal causes Blastomycosis
A
B. dermatitidis
