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Which type of pathogen is Aspergillus classified as?
Which type of pathogen is Aspergillus classified as?
- Yeasts
- Filamentous Fungi (correct)
- Dimorphic fungi
- Moulds
What is the most common manifestation of Cryptococcus Neoformans infection?
What is the most common manifestation of Cryptococcus Neoformans infection?
- Skin rash
- Meningitis (correct)
- Pulmonary symptoms
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
What must be ruled out if there is no obvious reason for a patient to have thrush?
What must be ruled out if there is no obvious reason for a patient to have thrush?
- Diabetes mellitus
- Anemia
- HIV/AIDS (correct)
- Hepatitis C
Which condition can result from the accumulation of yeast between mucosal surfaces and trauma related to prosthesis?
Which condition can result from the accumulation of yeast between mucosal surfaces and trauma related to prosthesis?
Why does a culture of candida from a mouth/respiratory sample not indicate fungal disease?
Why does a culture of candida from a mouth/respiratory sample not indicate fungal disease?
What type of immunity is host defense against Histoplasmosis dependent on?
What type of immunity is host defense against Histoplasmosis dependent on?
What is the typical diagnosis for resistant species of Candida based on the text?
What is the typical diagnosis for resistant species of Candida based on the text?
Which oral condition is commonly referred to as 'Thrush'?
Which oral condition is commonly referred to as 'Thrush'?
What is the virulence factor of Cryptococcus neoformans that allows it to evade opsonization and phagocytosis?
What is the virulence factor of Cryptococcus neoformans that allows it to evade opsonization and phagocytosis?
At what temperature does Histoplasma capsulatum typically grow in its hyphal stage?
At what temperature does Histoplasma capsulatum typically grow in its hyphal stage?
Which group of patients are particularly susceptible to invasive Aspergillosis?
Which group of patients are particularly susceptible to invasive Aspergillosis?
What are some symptoms of oral mucosal candidiasis as described in the text?
What are some symptoms of oral mucosal candidiasis as described in the text?
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