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Which organism is the causative agent of candidiasis?
Which organism is the causative agent of candidiasis?
- Mycetoma
- Candida albicans (correct)
- Histoplasma spp
- Cryptococcus neoformans
Which type of fungi are Candida albicans?
Which type of fungi are Candida albicans?
- Ascomycetes
- Gram-negative fungi
- Gram-positive fungi (correct)
- Basidiomycetes
What is the unique feature of C. glabrata among Candida species?
What is the unique feature of C. glabrata among Candida species?
- Forms pseudohyphae
- Forms chlamydospores
- Forms true hyphae
- Does not form pseudohyphae (correct)
How is Candida albicans identified on nutritionally deficient media?
How is Candida albicans identified on nutritionally deficient media?
What phenomenon is exhibited by Candida albicans when it forms germ tubes?
What phenomenon is exhibited by Candida albicans when it forms germ tubes?
What usually precedes invasive candidiasis?
What usually precedes invasive candidiasis?
How do majority of non-albican vagina species enter the blood?
How do majority of non-albican vagina species enter the blood?
What is the distinguishing factor between C. albicans and other Candida species?
What is the distinguishing factor between C. albicans and other Candida species?
What indicates accurate identification of Candida species other than C. albicans?
What indicates accurate identification of Candida species other than C. albicans?
What is the term for the growth form of C. albicans seen as budding yeast cells but could form pseudohyphae in cultures and tissues?
What is the term for the growth form of C. albicans seen as budding yeast cells but could form pseudohyphae in cultures and tissues?
Which characteristic distinguishes Candida albicans from other Candida species?
Which characteristic distinguishes Candida albicans from other Candida species?
What is the distinguishing feature of C. glabrata among Candida species?
What is the distinguishing feature of C. glabrata among Candida species?
Which phenomenon is exhibited by Candida albicans when it forms germ tubes?
Which phenomenon is exhibited by Candida albicans when it forms germ tubes?
How is Candida albicans identified on corn meal agar at 20°C?
How is Candida albicans identified on corn meal agar at 20°C?
What typically precedes invasive candidiasis?
What typically precedes invasive candidiasis?
How do the majority of non-albican vagina species enter the blood?
How do the majority of non-albican vagina species enter the blood?
What is the causative agent of candidiasis?
What is the causative agent of candidiasis?
In what way are all pathogenic Candida similar to non-pathogenic strains?
In what way are all pathogenic Candida similar to non-pathogenic strains?
What is the distinguishing feature of C. glabrata among Candida species?
What is the distinguishing feature of C. glabrata among Candida species?
What indicates accurate identification of Candida species other than C. albicans?
What indicates accurate identification of Candida species other than C. albicans?
How do the majority of non-albican vagina species enter the blood?
How do the majority of non-albican vagina species enter the blood?
What phenomenon is exhibited by Candida albicans when it forms germ tubes?
What phenomenon is exhibited by Candida albicans when it forms germ tubes?
In what way are all pathogenic Candida similar to non-pathogenic strains?
In what way are all pathogenic Candida similar to non-pathogenic strains?
Which type of fungi are Candida albicans?
Which type of fungi are Candida albicans?
What usually precedes invasive candidiasis?
What usually precedes invasive candidiasis?
What is the distinguishing factor between C. albicans and other Candida species?
What is the distinguishing factor between C. albicans and other Candida species?
What is the term for the growth form of C. albicans seen as budding yeast cells but could form pseudohyphae in cultures and tissues?
What is the term for the growth form of C. albicans seen as budding yeast cells but could form pseudohyphae in cultures and tissues?
What is the causative agent of candidiasis?
What is the causative agent of candidiasis?
What is the minimum infective dose for humans of Giardia lamblia?
What is the minimum infective dose for humans of Giardia lamblia?
Where do trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica differentiate into cysts?
Where do trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica differentiate into cysts?
How are cysts of Entamoeba histolytica removed from water?
How are cysts of Entamoeba histolytica removed from water?
What is the drug of choice for treating trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the drug of choice for treating trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis?
What indicates accurate identification of pathogenic strains of Entamoeba histolytica?
What indicates accurate identification of pathogenic strains of Entamoeba histolytica?
Where do trophozoites of Giardia lamblia attach in the intestine?
Where do trophozoites of Giardia lamblia attach in the intestine?
Which site is most frequently involved in systemic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
Which site is most frequently involved in systemic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
Which test is used for laboratory diagnosis of giardiasis?
Which test is used for laboratory diagnosis of giardiasis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the shape of the trophozoite of Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the shape of the trophozoite of Trichomonas vaginalis?
What does gastric acid stimulate in Giardia lamblia excystation?
What does gastric acid stimulate in Giardia lamblia excystation?
Which category of parasites includes single-celled organisms like amebas and flagellates?
Which category of parasites includes single-celled organisms like amebas and flagellates?
What is the classification for organisms like tapeworms and flukes?
What is the classification for organisms like tapeworms and flukes?
What is the medical importance of Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the medical importance of Entamoeba histolytica?
How is Entamoeba histolytica primarily transmitted?
How is Entamoeba histolytica primarily transmitted?
Which category includes roundworms or nematodes?
Which category includes roundworms or nematodes?
What disease is caused by Giardia lamblia?
What disease is caused by Giardia lamblia?
What distinguishes Cestoda among the medically important classes within Phylum Platyhelminthes?
What distinguishes Cestoda among the medically important classes within Phylum Platyhelminthes?
Which parasite is most prevalent among male homosexuals?
Which parasite is most prevalent among male homosexuals?
Which route of transmission primarily occurs among male homosexuals for Entamoeba histolytica?
Which route of transmission primarily occurs among male homosexuals for Entamoeba histolytica?
What differentiates Sporozoa from Mastigophora?
What differentiates Sporozoa from Mastigophora?
What distinguishes Platyhelminthes from Nemahelminthes?
What distinguishes Platyhelminthes from Nemahelminthes?
