SYSTEMIC MYCOSES Flashcards
1
Q
3rd fungi systemic
A
Blastomyces dermatitidis.
2
Q
disease
A
Blastomycosis
3
Q
transmission
A
Inhalation of fungal spores
4
Q
pathogenic
A
Asymptomatic infection mainly via the respiratory tract; dissemination may result in ulcerated granulomas of skin, bone and other sites
5
Q
treatment
A
Ketoconazole
6
Q
prevention
A
There is no vaccine to prevent blastomycosis.
