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What is the characteristic of fungal cells in the filamentous category?
What is the characteristic of fungal cells in the filamentous category?
- Budding and division reproduction
- Ovoid, spherical single cells
- Branching hyphae, multinucleate (correct)
- Single-celled, spherical reproduction
What is the primary factor driving the severity of fungal diseases?
What is the primary factor driving the severity of fungal diseases?
- Depth of infection
- Type of fungal species
- Moisture levels
- Host immune system (correct)
What is the name of the fungal infection that affects the throat and vagina?
What is the name of the fungal infection that affects the throat and vagina?
- Ringworm
- Thrush (correct)
- Cryptococcal meningitis
- Athlete's foot
Which of the following is a virulence factor for Cryptococcal meningitis?
Which of the following is a virulence factor for Cryptococcal meningitis?
What is the target for antifungal medications in fungal cells?
What is the target for antifungal medications in fungal cells?
Why are there fewer drugs available to treat fungal infections compared to other diseases?
Why are there fewer drugs available to treat fungal infections compared to other diseases?
What is the main difference between superficial and deep mycoses?
What is the main difference between superficial and deep mycoses?
How do fungal infections such as ringworm and athlete's foot spread?
How do fungal infections such as ringworm and athlete's foot spread?
What is the primary characteristic of yeast cells?
What is the primary characteristic of yeast cells?
Why are fungal infections like Candida aureus particularly challenging to treat?
Why are fungal infections like Candida aureus particularly challenging to treat?
What is the primary mechanism of action for antifungal medications like Amphotericin B?
What is the primary mechanism of action for antifungal medications like Amphotericin B?
What is the name of the fungal infection that affects the central nervous system by crossing the blood-brain barrier?
What is the name of the fungal infection that affects the central nervous system by crossing the blood-brain barrier?
