Coccidioides Immitis: Key Features Quiz

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What is the route of transmission for Coccidioides immitis?

Ingestion of contaminated food or water

Direct contact with infected individuals

Inhalation, especially common after earthquakes (correct)

Vector-borne transmission through mosquitoes

How does Coccidioides immitis appear in the body according to the text?

As hyphae invading host cells

As a chain of cocci bacteria

As endospores packed in spherules (correct)

As a yeast-like form

What is represented by the red sombrero in relation to Coccidioides immitis?

The spherules being smaller than nuclei of cells

The spherules being comparable in size to dust particles

The size of spherules being smaller than RBCs

The spherules being larger than RBCs (correct)

How can a recent infection with Coccidioides immitis be confirmed?

KOH stain Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical presentation is associated with Coccidioides immitis as depicted in the text?

Knee pain, cough, and fever Signup and view all the answers

What do the cracks on the adobe wall shaped like lungs represent in relation to Coccidioides immitis?

Formation of nodules in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the dimorphic butterfly in relation to Coccidioides immitis?

It represents the formation of endospores inside the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does the soldier kneeling and experiencing knee pain represent in relation to Coccidioides immitis?

Association of joint symptoms with the infection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of cracks on an adobe wall shaped like lungs with nodules facing out?

Shows radiographic images of cavitary lung lesions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of shins represented by pillars on the presidio indicate about Coccidioides immitis?

Involvement with Erythema Nodosum as an immune response. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the statue holding an immunocompromised cane significant in identifying sites of Coccidioides immitis infection?

Highlight common sites such as cracks and lesions in the lungs. Signup and view all the answers

How does the representation of a soldier with a neck brace relate to Coccidioides immitis?

Represents a possibility of bone infection extending to the neck. Signup and view all the answers

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