Pathological Features of Fungal Infections
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What determines the type of mycoses?

  • Type of fungal species
  • Mode of transmission
  • Degree of tissue involvement and mode of entry (correct)
  • Age of the patient

What type of mycoses is Histoplasma capsulatum an example of?

  • Systemic mycoses (correct)
  • Cutaneous mycoses
  • Superficial mycoses
  • Subcutaneous mycoses

What is a characteristic of primary pathogenic fungi?

  • They are always opportunistic
  • They can only cause superficial mycoses
  • They can only infect immunocompromised persons
  • They can overcome physiological and cellular defenses by changing their morphological form (correct)

What is a possible inflammatory response to fungal infection?

<p>Chronic inflammation with mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of fungal infections?

<p>Necrosis and scarring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Candida albicans?

<p>A type of fungus that is a normal commensal of the oral cavity and skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of Aspergillosis?

<p>Inhalation of fungal spores in the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the exudate in Mycetoma?

<p>It contains granules of various colors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the occupation most at risk of getting Mycetoma?

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

What is the name of the disease caused by Candida albicans?

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

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