Paracoccidioides brasiliensis Quiz
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What is the major symptom associated with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis infection?

  • Muscle pain
  • Coughing (correct)
  • Blurred vision
  • Skin rash
  • In what form does Paracoccidioides brasiliensis appear in the lungs based on the provided description?

  • Star-shaped structures
  • Thread-like structures
  • Rounded and bulbish shapes (correct)
  • Flat and elongated structures
  • What characteristic feature is seen in the yeast forms of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis according to the information?

  • Multiple buds radiation out in a central pattern (correct)
  • Thread-like projections
  • Spherical shape with spikes
  • Radial symmetry
  • What does the reference to 'mold in the cold, yeast in the beast' signify in relation to Paracoccidioides brasiliensis?

    <p>Differentiating appearance based on temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do patients with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis infection usually acquire the disease, as suggested by the provided information?

    <p>Respiratory droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific treatment options are mentioned for dealing with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis infection?

    <p>Itraconazole and amphotericin B</p> Signup and view all the answers

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