Mucormycosis: Fungal Infection and Reproduction

Test your knowledge on Mucormycosis, a fungal infection caused by Rhizopus and Mucor species, and its modes of reproduction. Learn about the characteristics, symptoms, and high mortality rate of this infection. Evaluate your understanding of the disease and its relation to immunocompromised hosts.

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What is the primary route of infection for Mucor mycosis?

Inhalation

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Mucor mycosis?

Iron deficiency

What is the characteristic of Mucor species that contributes to their pathogenicity?

Their ability to invade blood vessels

What is the mortality rate for Mucor mycosis?

50%-80% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Mucor mycosis has the highest frequency and mortality?

Rhino-cerebral Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Mucor species invading blood vessels?

Vessel thrombosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of transmission for this disease?

Inhalation of spores Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is often used to treat this disease?

Amphotericin B Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for this disease?

Very poor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is most commonly affected by this disease?

Immunocompromised patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Deferoxamine injection in patients with thalassemia?

To remove excess iron from the body Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of this disease in the skin?

Reddish and swollen skin Signup and view all the answers

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