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What type of organism is Malassezia Furfur?
What type of organism is Malassezia Furfur?
How do unicellular fungi like Malassezia Furfur reproduce?
How do unicellular fungi like Malassezia Furfur reproduce?
What is the defining feature of septate hyphae?
What is the defining feature of septate hyphae?
Which type of hyphae lacks septa or cross walls?
Which type of hyphae lacks septa or cross walls?
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Which agar medium is commonly used for culturing fungi?
Which agar medium is commonly used for culturing fungi?
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What cellular structure is typically found in all eukaryotic cells?
What cellular structure is typically found in all eukaryotic cells?
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What is the main action of antifungal drugs?
What is the main action of antifungal drugs?
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What is a characteristic of filamentous fungi?
What is a characteristic of filamentous fungi?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor for fungal growth and survival?
Which of the following is NOT a factor for fungal growth and survival?
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Which of the following statements about fungi is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about fungi is TRUE?
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What is the correct diagnostic approach to confirm dermatophyte infection?
What is the correct diagnostic approach to confirm dermatophyte infection?
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Griseofulvin is primarily used to treat which of the following conditions?
Griseofulvin is primarily used to treat which of the following conditions?
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What is the primary function of ketoconazole?
What is the primary function of ketoconazole?
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Which of the following is NOT true about Epidermophyton floccosum?
Which of the following is NOT true about Epidermophyton floccosum?
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What characteristic distinguishes Trichophyton species in infections?
What characteristic distinguishes Trichophyton species in infections?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Azoles?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Azoles?
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What effect does inhalation of fungal spores have?
What effect does inhalation of fungal spores have?
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Which drug inhibits cellular RNA polymerase?
Which drug inhibits cellular RNA polymerase?
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Which of the following is a potent hepatotoxin?
Which of the following is a potent hepatotoxin?
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What type of mycotic infection most commonly affects the skin and nails?
What type of mycotic infection most commonly affects the skin and nails?
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Which method can visualize hyphae in fungal infections?
Which method can visualize hyphae in fungal infections?
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Which drug is known for disrupting the mitotic spindle by binding to tubulin?
Which drug is known for disrupting the mitotic spindle by binding to tubulin?
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What is the primary characteristic of the majority of fungi?
What is the primary characteristic of the majority of fungi?
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Which of the following is classified as a type of mycosis with the highest incidence?
Which of the following is classified as a type of mycosis with the highest incidence?
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Which drug is primarily used to inhibit β-glucan synthesis?
Which drug is primarily used to inhibit β-glucan synthesis?
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What is the characteristic location of spores in Ectothrix infections?
What is the characteristic location of spores in Ectothrix infections?
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Which condition is caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum?
Which condition is caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum?
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What is the result of a positive Wood's Lamp test?
What is the result of a positive Wood's Lamp test?
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What type of infection is characterized by spores located inside the hair shaft?
What type of infection is characterized by spores located inside the hair shaft?
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Which of the following substances is used for microscopy in fungal diagnosis?
Which of the following substances is used for microscopy in fungal diagnosis?
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Which organism is associated with a negative result on the Wood's Lamp test?
Which organism is associated with a negative result on the Wood's Lamp test?
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Which type of superficial mycosis is known to be part of normal adult skin flora?
Which type of superficial mycosis is known to be part of normal adult skin flora?
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What substrates are commonly associated with Tinea Barbae infection?
What substrates are commonly associated with Tinea Barbae infection?
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What type of fungus is characterized as being lipophilic?
What type of fungus is characterized as being lipophilic?
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In microscopy, what characteristic is observed for the ectothrix infection?
In microscopy, what characteristic is observed for the ectothrix infection?
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What is the most common fungus associated with eumycetoma?
What is the most common fungus associated with eumycetoma?
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Which microscopy technique uses KOH for identifying fungal hyphae?
Which microscopy technique uses KOH for identifying fungal hyphae?
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Which stain shows fungal hyphae in red color?
Which stain shows fungal hyphae in red color?
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What type of culture medium is used to identify specific fungi in tissue biopsies?
What type of culture medium is used to identify specific fungi in tissue biopsies?
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Which microscopy technique reveals thin long-branched hyphae in black?
Which microscopy technique reveals thin long-branched hyphae in black?
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Which of the following describes Tinea versicolor in diagnostic features?
Which of the following describes Tinea versicolor in diagnostic features?
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What characteristic is associated with Tinea nigra palmaris?
What characteristic is associated with Tinea nigra palmaris?
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Which of the following is NOT a common specimen used for diagnosing eumycetoma?
Which of the following is NOT a common specimen used for diagnosing eumycetoma?
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What kind of hyphae are observed microscopically in eumycetoma?
What kind of hyphae are observed microscopically in eumycetoma?
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What is a primary feature to look for in tissue biopsy of subcutaneous mycoses?
What is a primary feature to look for in tissue biopsy of subcutaneous mycoses?
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Study Notes
Malassezia Furfur
- Part of the normal adult skin flora
- Lipophilic yeast
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Microscopic characteristics:
- Thin long-branched hyphae
- Well-defined walls
Laboratory Diagnosis of Malassezia Furfur
- Specimen: Tissue biopsy
- Microscopy: Use KOH to look for hyphae.
Treatment of Malassezia Furfur
- Griseofulvin
- Ketoconazole
- Surgical excision (if cannot be treated)
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Test your knowledge on Malassezia Furfur, a lipophilic yeast that is part of the normal skin flora. This quiz covers its microscopic characteristics, laboratory diagnosis techniques, and treatment options, including antifungal medications and surgical interventions.
