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Which fungal infection poses a rare threat to life in case of invasive sepsis?
Which fungal infection poses a rare threat to life in case of invasive sepsis?
- Mucorales
- Aspergillus
- Candida
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary reason for the significant rise in intrusive mycoses over the years?
What is the primary reason for the significant rise in intrusive mycoses over the years?
- Increased pathology in people with life-threatening diseases
- Increased fatality in people with life-threatening diseases
- Increased immune suppression due to viral infections
- Both A and B (correct)
Which of the following statements is true regarding fungal sepsis as a secondary infection?
Which of the following statements is true regarding fungal sepsis as a secondary infection?
- Both A and B are correct (correct)
- Neither A nor B is correct
- Individuals recovering from viral infections are at risk
- Individuals undergoing therapy with immune suppressive drugs are at risk
What is the primary reason for the immune-compromised state in COVID-19 patients, leading to fungal infections?
What is the primary reason for the immune-compromised state in COVID-19 patients, leading to fungal infections?
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Which of the following fungal species is associated with the 'Green/Yellow' fungus infection in COVID-19 patients/survivors?
Which of the following fungal species is associated with the 'Green/Yellow' fungus infection in COVID-19 patients/survivors?
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Which of the following fungal species is associated with the 'Black' fungus infection in COVID-19 patients/survivors?
Which of the following fungal species is associated with the 'Black' fungus infection in COVID-19 patients/survivors?
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