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What is the term for the asexual phase of a fungal lifecycle?
What is the term for the ability of a fungus to exist in different morphologies?
What is the term for a fungus that is growing as hyphae, usually with a filamentous appearance?
What is the term for the presence of fungi in the blood?
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What is the term for a class of fungi that cause diseases of the skin, hair, and nails?
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What is the term for a fungal infection caused by members of the Mucorales?
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What is the term used to describe a broader group of fungal infections, including those caused by members of the order Mucorales?
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What is the primary purpose of obtaining 510(k) clearance from the FDA?
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What is the definition of a type culture?
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What is the purpose of whole-genome sequencing (WGS)?
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What is the main difference between yeast cells and hyphae?
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What is the primary limitation of molecular diagnostic assays for invasive fungal infections?
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