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Medical Mycology: Taxonomy and Pathogenesis

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What is the subdivision under Dikarya in the taxonomic hierarchy of fungi?

Glomeromycota
Mycotina (correct)
Chytridiomycota
Zycomycota

Which elements are considered as micro elements in the nutritional requirements of fungi?

Manganese, Nickel, Molybdenum (correct)
Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen
Zinc, Iron, Copper
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

What is the typical habitat factor considered for fungi?

Temperature
Oxygen supply
Moisture (correct)
pH

In what circumstances do infections in humans by fungi occur?

Only when conditions are favorable (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which subkingdom does Ascomycota belong to in the taxonomic hierarchy of fungi?

Dikarya (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical habitat for Histoplasmosis capsulatum?

Decaying vegetation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant form of histoplasmosis infection?

Subclinical or benign (B) Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature do colonies of Histoplasmosis capsulatum grow slowly?

$25°C$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of colonies of Histoplasmosis capsulatum?

White or buff-brown, suede-like to cottony (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature observed in histopathology of Histoplasmosis capsulatum?

Characteristic intracellular yeast surrounded by a clearing rim (C) Signup and view all the answers

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