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What is the primary mode of transmission for opportunistic mycoses?
What is the primary mode of transmission for opportunistic mycoses?
- Direct contact with infected individuals
- Vector-borne transmission
- Inhalation of fungal spores (correct)
- Ingestion of contaminated food or water
Which of the following is NOT a primary systemic mycosis?
Which of the following is NOT a primary systemic mycosis?
- Blastomycosis
- Candidiasis (correct)
- Histoplasmosis
- Coccidioidomycosis
How is Coccidioidomycosis primarily acquired?
How is Coccidioidomycosis primarily acquired?
- Ingestion of contaminated food
- Vector-borne transmission
- Inhalation of infective arthroconidia (correct)
- Direct contact with infected individuals
Which characteristic helps in identifying fungal agents causing mycoses?
Which characteristic helps in identifying fungal agents causing mycoses?
What is the primary etiologic agent of Coccidioidomycosis?
What is the primary etiologic agent of Coccidioidomycosis?
Which characteristic is observed in the yeast phase of Coccidioides immitis?
Which characteristic is observed in the yeast phase of Coccidioides immitis?
What safety precautions should be observed when handling C.immitis cultures?
What safety precautions should be observed when handling C.immitis cultures?
Which fungal infection is characterized by cavitary lesions that resemble tuberculosis?
Which fungal infection is characterized by cavitary lesions that resemble tuberculosis?
How is Histoplasma capsulatum primarily acquired?
How is Histoplasma capsulatum primarily acquired?
Which statement about histoplasmosis is false?
Which statement about histoplasmosis is false?
Which phase of Histoplasma capsulatum displays yeast cells intracellularly within macrophages?
Which phase of Histoplasma capsulatum displays yeast cells intracellularly within macrophages?
What is a characteristic feature of Blastomyces dermatitidis infection?
What is a characteristic feature of Blastomyces dermatitidis infection?
