29 Questions
What is the most common site of pulmonary blastomycosis?
Lung
Which area is NOT commonly affected by cutaneous blastomycosis?
Hands
What are the possible ways of infection in cutaneous blastomycosis?
Local inoculation of the agent
What is a common symptom associated with osteoarticular blastomycosis?
Joint stiffness
What type of lesions may develop in cutaneous blastomycosis after injury?
Tender nodules
How long does it typically take for acute pulmonary blastomycosis to show improvement without treatment?
2-12 weeks
Which type of blastomycosis is characterized by symptoms such as asthma, transient pulmonary infiltration, and immediate cutaneous hypersensitivity to Aspergillus Ag?
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Which form of aspergillosis is associated with a fungal mass within the sinus cavity without invasion of sinus mucosa?
Fungus ball of paranasal sinuses
Which organ is NOT commonly affected by blastomycosis?
Liver
Which type of blastomycosis is characterized by confusion with appearance of skin lesion or laryngeal lesions, chest X-ray abnormalities, and an indolent nature?
Osteoarticular blastomycosis
Which symptom is commonly associated with prostate or kidney infections in blastomycosis?
Difficulty in micturition and dysuria
What is the most effective treatment for blastomycosis?
Amphotericin B
What is a common symptom associated with CNS infection in blastomycosis?
Meningitis and brain abscesses
Which infection is characterized by an indolent well-circumscribed erythematous nodule in cutaneous blastomycosis?
Non-tender or very slight erythematous nodule
What is the most common site for pulmonary blastomycosis?
Lung
Which area is NOT commonly affected by blastomycosis?
Brain
What are the three possibilities for infection in cutaneous blastomycosis?
Local inoculation, hematogenous seeding after trauma, hematogenous seeding of previous trauma
What are the common clinical manifestations associated with pulmonary blastomycosis?
Cough, weight loss, chest pain, skin lesion, fever
What percentage of cases are affected by osteoarticular blastomycosis?
51-70%
What is a common symptom associated with cutaneous blastomycosis?
Appearance of skin lesion or laryngeal lesions
Which area is commonly affected by osteoarticular blastomycosis?
Spinal epidural lesion
What type of lesions may develop in cutaneous blastomycosis after injury?
Tissue invasion
Which symptom is commonly associated with G.U.T. infection in blastomycosis?
Difficulty in micturition and dysuria
What is a common symptom associated with C.N.S infection in blastomycosis?
Meningitis and brain abscesses
Which type of blastomycosis is characterized by an allergic response to inhaled aspergilli?
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
Which organ is NOT commonly affected by blastomycosis?
Adrenal glands
Which form of aspergillosis is associated with preexisting damage in lung architecture and an increase in saprophytic colonization?
Endobronchial colonization
What is a common symptom associated with prostate or kidney infections in blastomycosis?
Difficulty in micturition and dysuria
How long does it typically take for acute pulmonary blastomycosis to show improvement without treatment?
4 weeks
Learn about the clinical manifestations and treatment of Blastomycosis, including its impact on the lungs, skin, bone, and gastrointestinal and urinary tracts. Understand the indolent nature of the infection and its presentation on X-rays.
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