Mucormycosis: Fungal Infection and Reproduction
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What is the primary route of infection for Mucor mycosis?

  • Skin contact
  • Ingestion
  • Traumatic inoculation
  • Inhalation (correct)

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

  • Chemotherapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Iron deficiency (correct)
  • Transplantation

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

  • Their ability to form biofilms
  • Their ability to adapt to different environments
  • Their ability to produce toxins
  • Their ability to invade blood vessels (correct)

What is the mortality rate for Mucor mycosis?

<p>50%-80% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rhino-cerebral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Mucor species invading blood vessels?

<p>Vessel thrombosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of transmission for this disease?

<p>Inhalation of spores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is often used to treat this disease?

<p>Amphotericin B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for this disease?

<p>Very poor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Immunocompromised patients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To remove excess iron from the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reddish and swollen skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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