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What is the primary source of transmission of Candida albicans?
What is the primary source of transmission of Candida albicans?
- Contaminated food and water
- Infected humans through contact with secretions or excretions (correct)
- Infected animals through contact with their saliva or feces
- Contaminated medical equipment
What is the typical presentation of thrush disease in the oral cavity?
What is the typical presentation of thrush disease in the oral cavity?
- Blisters and ulcers on the lips and mouth
- Red, inflamed patches on the tongue and mucous membranes
- Painful swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck
- White, creamy patches on the tongue and mucous membranes (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common site of infection in cryptococcosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common site of infection in cryptococcosis?
- Skin
- Eyes (correct)
- Brain
- Lungs
What is the primary mode of transmission of Candida albicans from mother to neonate?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Candida albicans from mother to neonate?
What is the characteristic microscopic feature of Candida albicans?
What is the characteristic microscopic feature of Candida albicans?
Which population is most susceptible to thrush disease?
Which population is most susceptible to thrush disease?
What is the primary site of infection in cryptococcosis?
What is the primary site of infection in cryptococcosis?
What is the common condition associated with cryptococcosis?
What is the common condition associated with cryptococcosis?
What is the method of diagnosis for fungal infections of the oral cavity?
What is the method of diagnosis for fungal infections of the oral cavity?
What is the term for the strings of elongated buds seen in microscopic examination of Candida albicans?
What is the term for the strings of elongated buds seen in microscopic examination of Candida albicans?
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Primary source of Candida albicans transmission?
Primary source of Candida albicans transmission?
Infected humans through contact with secretions or excretions.
Typical thrush presentation in the oral cavity?
Typical thrush presentation in the oral cavity?
White, creamy patches on the tongue and mucous membranes.
Primary site of cryptococcosis infection?
Primary site of cryptococcosis infection?
Lungs.
Diagnosis method for oral fungal infections?
Diagnosis method for oral fungal infections?
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What are pseudohyphae?
What are pseudohyphae?
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Characteristic microscopic feature of Candida albicans?
Characteristic microscopic feature of Candida albicans?
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Population most susceptible to thrush?
Population most susceptible to thrush?
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Primary mode of Candida albicans transmission from mother to neonate?
Primary mode of Candida albicans transmission from mother to neonate?
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Common condition associated with cryptococcosis?
Common condition associated with cryptococcosis?
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