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What is the treatment of choice for patients with CNS involvement of paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the treatment of choice for patients with CNS involvement of paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the most likely habitat of Paracoccidioides spp. based on the text?
What is the most likely habitat of Paracoccidioides spp. based on the text?
What is the etiologic agent of Paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the etiologic agent of Paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the most common clinical form of paracoccidioidomycosis in children and adolescents?
What is the most common clinical form of paracoccidioidomycosis in children and adolescents?
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What is the confirmatory test for diagnosing Paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the confirmatory test for diagnosing Paracoccidioidomycosis?
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What is the most common symptom of pulmonary involvement in chronic paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the most common symptom of pulmonary involvement in chronic paracoccidioidomycosis?
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Which risk factors are associated with progressive clinical forms of paracoccidioidomycosis?
Which risk factors are associated with progressive clinical forms of paracoccidioidomycosis?
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Where is P. lutzii endemic?
Where is P. lutzii endemic?
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Which drug has been successfully used in cases with brain lesions of paracoccidioidomycosis?
Which drug has been successfully used in cases with brain lesions of paracoccidioidomycosis?
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What is the method used to detect antibodies in patients with progressive forms of Paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the method used to detect antibodies in patients with progressive forms of Paracoccidioidomycosis?
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What is the most common location of skin lesions in paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
What is the most common location of skin lesions in paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
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What is the predominant defense mechanism against paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the predominant defense mechanism against paracoccidioidomycosis?
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What is the differential diagnosis of chronic disseminated disease that can be confused with Paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the differential diagnosis of chronic disseminated disease that can be confused with Paracoccidioidomycosis?
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What is the daily dose of intravenous amphotericin B for paracoccidioidomycosis treatment?
What is the daily dose of intravenous amphotericin B for paracoccidioidomycosis treatment?
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What are the three clades of P. brasiliensis?
What are the three clades of P. brasiliensis?
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Which drug has been successfully used in a double-blind comparative study with itraconazole?
Which drug has been successfully used in a double-blind comparative study with itraconazole?
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What is the mortality rate of treated cases of AIDS-related paracoccidioidomycosis?
What is the mortality rate of treated cases of AIDS-related paracoccidioidomycosis?
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Which animals have been observed to be infected with paracoccidioidomycosis?
Which animals have been observed to be infected with paracoccidioidomycosis?
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What is the dosage of co-trimoxazole for patients with paracoccidioidomycosis in Brazil?
What is the dosage of co-trimoxazole for patients with paracoccidioidomycosis in Brazil?
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What is the morphology of Paracoccidioides spp. in infected tissue and culture at 37°C?
What is the morphology of Paracoccidioides spp. in infected tissue and culture at 37°C?
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What is the incidence of neoplasms among paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
What is the incidence of neoplasms among paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
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What is the most common cause of death in paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
What is the most common cause of death in paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
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What is the incidence of co-infection with tuberculosis among paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
What is the incidence of co-infection with tuberculosis among paracoccidioidomycosis patients?
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Test your knowledge on Paracoccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection prevalent in South and Central America caused by two species of the genus Paracoccidioides. Learn about its history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options through this informative quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on this endemic mycosis and enhance your understanding of its impact on public health.
