12 Questions
Which type of pathogen is Aspergillus classified as?
Filamentous Fungi
What is the most common manifestation of Cryptococcus Neoformans infection?
Meningitis
What must be ruled out if there is no obvious reason for a patient to have thrush?
HIV/AIDS
Which condition can result from the accumulation of yeast between mucosal surfaces and trauma related to prosthesis?
Denture-associated Candidiasis
Why does a culture of candida from a mouth/respiratory sample not indicate fungal disease?
Candida species are commensals in the oral cavity
What type of immunity is host defense against Histoplasmosis dependent on?
Cellular Immunity
What is the typical diagnosis for resistant species of Candida based on the text?
Visual inspection
Which oral condition is commonly referred to as 'Thrush'?
Oral candidiasis
What is the virulence factor of Cryptococcus neoformans that allows it to evade opsonization and phagocytosis?
Polysaccharide capsule
At what temperature does Histoplasma capsulatum typically grow in its hyphal stage?
25º C
Which group of patients are particularly susceptible to invasive Aspergillosis?
Severely immunocompromised patients
What are some symptoms of oral mucosal candidiasis as described in the text?
Chronic oral discomfort
Learn about two major yeast fungal pathogens, Candida and Cryptococcus neoformans, with a focus on oral candidiasis (Thrush), Aspergillus appearance, and related risks. Understand the culture characteristics and diagnostic methods for these pathogens.
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