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What structures are usually connected to one another by septate hyphae called stolons in Mucorales?
What structures are usually connected to one another by septate hyphae called stolons in Mucorales?
- Apophysis
- Columella
- Sporangiophores (correct)
- Rhizoids
How do rhizoids anchor the organism to the agar surface in Mucorales?
How do rhizoids anchor the organism to the agar surface in Mucorales?
- By creating branching roots (correct)
- By attaching to columella
- By producing thrombosis
- By attaching to sporangiophores
Which type of specimen is NOT ideal for isolating Mucorales due to their sensitivity to environmental changes?
Which type of specimen is NOT ideal for isolating Mucorales due to their sensitivity to environmental changes?
- Blood cultures (correct)
- Nasal discharge or scrapings
- Deep tissue or lesion sample
- Respiratory samples
What is the common presentation of Mucormycosis, particularly in the rhinocerebral form?
What is the common presentation of Mucormycosis, particularly in the rhinocerebral form?
Which structure in Aspergillus niger is responsible for the rapid production of thrombosis and necrosis of tissue?
Which structure in Aspergillus niger is responsible for the rapid production of thrombosis and necrosis of tissue?
What type of sample is recommended for transport within 2 hours upon collection when dealing with Mucorales?
What type of sample is recommended for transport within 2 hours upon collection when dealing with Mucorales?
What is the key difference in the colony appearance of Aspergillus niger between a young colony and an old colony?
What is the key difference in the colony appearance of Aspergillus niger between a young colony and an old colony?
Which fungal structure can be described as having long conidiophores, large metulae, and smaller biseriate phialides?
Which fungal structure can be described as having long conidiophores, large metulae, and smaller biseriate phialides?
In what way do phialoconidia in the laboratory diagnosis differ based on their chain formation?
In what way do phialoconidia in the laboratory diagnosis differ based on their chain formation?
Which feature of Aspergillus niger's macroscopic appearance distinguishes it from other fungal colonies?
Which feature of Aspergillus niger's macroscopic appearance distinguishes it from other fungal colonies?
Which term describes the central axis of the sporangia in Mucorales?
Which term describes the central axis of the sporangia in Mucorales?
What distinguishing feature do some Mucorales species possess that helps anchor the sporangiophore within the soil or growth substrate?
What distinguishing feature do some Mucorales species possess that helps anchor the sporangiophore within the soil or growth substrate?
Which action is emphasized when monitoring patients at high risk for developing invasive fungal infections?
Which action is emphasized when monitoring patients at high risk for developing invasive fungal infections?
Which disease entity is still unclear regarding its association with Aspergillus niger despite its common presence in clinical laboratories?
Which disease entity is still unclear regarding its association with Aspergillus niger despite its common presence in clinical laboratories?
