Fungal Infection Knowledge Quiz

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What is the estimated number of fungal species capable of causing infections in humans?

  • 1.5 million to 5 million (correct)
  • 100,000
  • 10-fold increase since 1995
  • Several hundred

How many fungal species have been identified out of the estimated 1.5 million to 5 million species?

  • Greater than 1 billion
  • Approximately 100,000 (correct)
  • Several hundred
  • 10-fold increase since 1995

What is the prevalence of fungal infections in humans worldwide?

  • Several hundred species
  • 10-fold increase since 1995
  • Greater than 1 billion people (correct)
  • 1.5 million to 5 million species

What is the potential clinical relevance of yet to be discovered fungal species?

<p>Nearly 10-fold increase in reports of newly described fungal pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current knowledge about the full extent of fungi capable of causing infections in humans?

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

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