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All fungi are mesophiles and grow best at moderate temperatures around 25°C.
All fungi are mesophiles and grow best at moderate temperatures around 25°C.
False
Dimorphic pathogens are cultured at 37°C to grow their infectious filament forms.
Dimorphic pathogens are cultured at 37°C to grow their infectious filament forms.
False
Molds are anaerobic and do not require oxygen for growth.
Molds are anaerobic and do not require oxygen for growth.
False
Spores are formed on the surface of liquid cultures.
Spores are formed on the surface of liquid cultures.
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Direct microscopy examination of clinical specimens is a slow and inaccurate method for diagnosis.
Direct microscopy examination of clinical specimens is a slow and inaccurate method for diagnosis.
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Candida reveals spherical, single, multiple budding about 2-15µm in diameter.
Candida reveals spherical, single, multiple budding about 2-15µm in diameter.
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Germ tube test is specific for Cryptococcus neoformans.
Germ tube test is specific for Cryptococcus neoformans.
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Indian Ink stain is used to diagnose Candida.
Indian Ink stain is used to diagnose Candida.
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Acid-fast stain is used to detect fungal pathogens.
Acid-fast stain is used to detect fungal pathogens.
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Special laboratory hoods are not necessary for working with fungal pathogens.
Special laboratory hoods are not necessary for working with fungal pathogens.
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