Ocular Involvement in Immunocompromised Patients Quiz

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Which Candida species is the fourth most common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections?

  • Candida tropicalis
  • Candida albicans
  • Candida glabrata (correct)
  • Candida krusei

In which part of the human body do Candida species rarely colonize dry, glabrous skin?

  • Gastrointestinal tract (gut)
  • Vagina
  • Skin (correct)
  • Under fingernails

Which of the following is a common transmission route for Candida species based on the text?

  • Clothing and bedding (correct)
  • Contact with sea water
  • Exposure to soil
  • Using a toothbrush

What percentage of humans may carry one or more Candida species in the gastrointestinal tract (gut)?

<p>100% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the given options, where do Candida species primarily reside based on the text?

<p>Gastrointestinal tract (gut) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Candida species is the second cause of invasive fungal infection in cancer patients and recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?

<p>Candida krusei (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is confirmed regarding the transmission capability of Candida spp. from hand to hand according to the text?

<p>Capability to transmit to inanimate objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do dry, glabrous skin is rarely colonized by Candida species according to the text?

<p>Gastrointestinal tract (gut) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family do Candida spp. belong to?

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

Which kingdom does Candida belong to?

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

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