Histoplasma capsulatum and Histoplasmosis Quiz
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Which region in the US is known for exposure to Histoplasma capsulatum?

  • Southeastern states
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Midwestern US (correct)
  • Northeastern coastline

How is Histoplasma capsulatum primarily transmitted?

  • Ingestion of contaminated food
  • Direct skin contact
  • Respiratory route (correct)
  • Sexual contact

Which diagnostic test is used to identify Histoplasma capsulatum through a red stalactite?

  • Skin biopsy
  • KOH or rapid serum antigen test (correct)
  • Blood culture
  • Urine analysis

What is the appearance of Histoplasma capsulatum in histological samples with ovoid bodies?

<p>Oval bodies inside puddles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Histoplasma capsulatum behave morphologically in different environments?

<p>Mold in cold conditions and yeast in warm conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ system is mainly targeted by Histoplasma capsulatum, leading to hepatosplenomegaly?

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

Which region in the US is known for exposure to Histoplasma capsulatum?

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

What is the appearance of Histoplasma capsulatum on histological samples with ovoid bodies?

<p>Intracellular oval bodies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Histoplasma capsulatum behave morphologically in different environments?

<p>Mold in the cold and yeast in the beast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is used to represent pneumonia caused by Histoplasma capsulatum?

<p>Book (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to identify Histoplasma capsulatum through a yellow stalactite?

<p>Urine antigen test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organ system does Histoplasma capsulatum cause disseminated infection, often leading to hepatosplenomegaly?

<p>Reticuloendothelial system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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