Fungal Diseases in Medical Microbiology

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Id reaction (dermatophytid reaction)?

  • It is a true retinal infection.
  • It appears on the sides of the fingers. (correct)
  • It is primarily an animal problem.
  • It occurs as a result of ingestion of mould-contaminated food.

What is the primary cause of ocular histoplasmosis?

  • True retinal infection
  • Animal problem
  • Hypersensitivity reaction to infection with histoplasma capsulatum (correct)
  • Ingestion of mould-contaminated food

What is the primary cause of mycotoxicosis?

  • Animal problem
  • Ingestion of mould-contaminated food (correct)
  • Hypersensitivity reaction to infection with histoplasma capsulatum
  • True retinal infection

Which fungal disease is reported with Aspergillus?

<p>Fungal Allergy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the known carcinogen produced in moldy peanuts?

<p>Aflatoxin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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