Mycology vs Bacteriology
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Which of the following is a risk factor for Penicillium marneffei infection?

  • Being a diabetic (correct)
  • Being a vegetarian
  • Having a strong immune system
  • Regular exercise routine

Which geographical regions are Penicillium marneffei infections geographically restricted to?

  • Thailand and China (correct)
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • Africa and South America
  • North America and Europe

Which patient population is at higher risk for Mulluscum like wart infections?

  • Individuals with AIDS (correct)
  • Healthy young adults
  • Elderly individuals
  • Children under 5 years old

Which microorganism causes pneumonia, especially in AIDS patients?

<p>Pneumocystis jirovecii (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the former name of Pneumocystis jirovecii?

<p>Pneumocystis carinii (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Pneumocystis jirovecii infection?

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

What type of pathogen is Pneumocystis jirovecii?

<p><strong>Fungi</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Penicillium marneffei?

<p>Forms hyphae in its pathogenic form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk factor commonly associated with Penicillium marneffei infections?

<p>Having diabetes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the cell wall composition of Penicillium marneffei?

<p>Contains chitin as a major component (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which geographical region is Penicillium marneffei geographically restricted?

<p>Thailand and China (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Penicillium marneffei from prokaryotes?

<p>Presence of membrane-bound organelles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is a major constituent of the cell membrane in fungi like Penicillium marneffei?

<p>Phospholipids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure is responsible for asexual reproduction in fungi like Penicillium marneffei?

<p><strong>Spore</strong> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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