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Which pathogenic Candida species is actually a commensal of humans in the mouth and vagina?
At what temperature can Candida albicans form large thick-walled spores called chlamydospores on nutritionally deficient media?
Which species of Candida forms true hyphae in addition to budding yeast cells?
What is the primary method for accurate identification of non-albicans Candida species?
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In which condition is invasive candidiasis usually preceded by increased colonization of the mouth and vagina?
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Which phenomenon is associated with the formation of germ tubes by Candida albicans?
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What is the causative agent of candidiasis?
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At what temperature can Candida albicans form large thick-walled spores called chlamydospores?
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Which species of Candida forms pseudohyphae in cultures and tissues?
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Which species of Candida is identified based on their ability to form large thick-walled spores called chlamydospores?
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Which species of Candida is a commensal of humans, particularly in the mouth and vagina?
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Which phenomenon is associated with the formation of germ tubes by Candida albicans?
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Which type of fungi are Gram-positive?
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Which Candida species is not dimorphic and does not form true hyphae?
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Which risk factor is associated with superficial candidiasis but not with invasive candidiasis?
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What is the characteristic appearance of oral thrush in patients with AIDS?
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Which factor is NOT associated with the formation of cutaneous and mucosal candidiasis?
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Which antifungal treatment is recommended for vulvovaginal candidiasis?
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Which type of infection can Cryptococcus neoformans cause in immunosuppressed individuals?
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How is cryptococcosis mainly contracted?
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What is the primary treatment option for deeply invasive candidiasis in non-neutropenic patients?
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What is the characteristic appearance of cryptococcal species in cultures?
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Which statement is true regarding the microscopic appearance of cryptococcal species?
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In areas of high HIV prevalence, what is the leading cause of adult meningitis?
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What characteristic is common to all cryptococcal species?
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In which condition is Amphotericin B the recommended treatment for deeply invasive candidiasis?
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What morphological characteristic is common to C. neoformans and C. gatti?
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What antifungal combination is recommended for the treatment of Candida endophthalmitis?
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What type of infection can Cryptococcus neoformans cause in individuals with AIDS or immunosuppression?
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Which virulence factors distinguish pathogenic gatti strains from nonpathogenic strains?
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What is the primary source of infection for Histoplasma capsulatum?
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What is the characteristic clinical presentation of chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis?
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What is the diagnostic method for actinomycotic mycetoma caused by Actinomyces?
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Which species is responsible for causing eumycotic mycetoma, also known as Madura foot?
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What distinguishes nonpathogenic gatti strains from pathogenic strains in terms of growth conditions?
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What distinguishes Histoplasma capsulatum in terms of its ability to grow?
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What distinguishes mycetoma caused by bacteria from mycetoma caused by fungi?
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Which treatment is recommended for acute histoplasmosis?
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What distinguishes Actinomycotic mycetoma from Eumycetoma?
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What is the primary method for accurate identification of non-albicans Candida species?
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Which antifungal treatment is recommended for oropharyngeal cryptococcosis?
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What is the primary cause of adult meningitis in areas of high HIV prevalence?
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Which antifungal combination is recommended for the treatment of Candida endophthalmitis?
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What is the primary method for accurate identification of non-albicans Candida species?
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In which condition is Amphotericin B the recommended treatment for deeply invasive candidiasis?
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What distinguishes C. neoformans and C. gatti in terms of growth conditions?
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What is the primary method for accurate identification of non-albicans Candida species?
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In which condition is Amphotericin B the recommended treatment for deeply invasive candidiasis?
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What distinguishes C. neoformans and C. gatti in terms of growth conditions?
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What is the characteristic appearance of cryptococcal species in cultures?
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Which species is responsible for causing eumycotic mycetoma, also known as Madura foot?
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What distinguishes Actinomycotic mycetoma from Eumycetoma?
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What distinguishes mycetoma caused by bacteria from mycetoma caused by fungi?
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Study Notes
Candida Species
- Candida albicans is a commensal of humans in the mouth and vagina.
- Candida albicans forms large thick-walled spores called chlamydospores on nutritionally deficient media at a temperature of 24°C.
- Candida albicans forms true hyphae in addition to budding yeast cells.
- The primary method for accurate identification of non-albicans Candida species is by molecular typing.
Invasive Candidiasis
- Invasive candidiasis is usually preceded by increased colonization of the mouth and vagina in HIV/AIDS patients.
Germ Tubes
- The formation of germ tubes by Candida albicans is associated with the ability to cause infection.
Candidiasis
- The causative agent of candidiasis is Candida albicans.
Fungal Characteristics
- Fungi are Gram-positive.
- Candida albicans is a yeast that forms pseudohyphae in cultures and tissues.
Candida Species Identification
- Candida albicans is identified based on their ability to form large thick-walled spores called chlamydospores.
Superficial Candidiasis
- Risk factors associated with superficial candidiasis but not with invasive candidiasis include antibiotic use, pregnancy, and diabetes.
Oral Thrush
- The characteristic appearance of oral thrush in patients with AIDS is a white, curdy plaque.
Cutaneous and Mucosal Candidiasis
- The factor NOT associated with the formation of cutaneous and mucosal candidiasis is neutropenia.
Antifungal Treatment
- The recommended treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis is topical antifungal creams or suppositories.
Cryptococcosis
- Cryptococcus neoformans can cause meningitis in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Cryptococcosis is mainly contracted through inhalation of contaminated soil or bird droppings.
- The primary treatment option for deeply invasive candidiasis in non-neutropenic patients is fluconazole.
Cryptococcal Species
- The characteristic appearance of cryptococcal species in cultures is a capsule surrounding the yeast cell.
- All cryptococcal species have a characteristic capsule surrounding the yeast cell.
Meningitis
- In areas of high HIV prevalence, the leading cause of adult meningitis is Cryptococcus neoformans.
Histoplasma Capsulatum
- The primary source of infection for Histoplasma capsulatum is contaminated soil.
- The characteristic clinical presentation of chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis is a granulomatous response.
- The diagnostic method for actinomycotic mycetoma caused by Actinomyces is microscopic examination.
Mycetoma
- The species responsible for causing eumycotic mycetoma, also known as Madura foot, is Madurella mycetomatis.
- The distinguishing feature of mycetoma caused by bacteria is a granulomatous response, whereas mycetoma caused by fungi is characterized by a suppurative response.
Treatment
- The recommended treatment for acute histoplasmosis is itraconazole.
- The recommended treatment for oropharyngeal cryptococcosis is fluconazole.
- The recommended treatment for Candida endophthalmitis is a combination of fluconazole and amphotericin B.
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Test your knowledge about the morphology and identification of Candida albicans, the yeast causative agent of candidiasis. Learn about its growth patterns, dimorphism, and distinguishing features.
