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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?

Chronic inflammation with mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of fungal infections?

Necrosis and scarring Signup and view all the answers

What is Candida albicans?

A type of fungus that is a normal commensal of the oral cavity and skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of Aspergillosis?

Inhalation of fungal spores in the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the exudate in Mycetoma?

It contains granules of various colors Signup and view all the answers

What is the occupation most at risk of getting Mycetoma?

Agricultural workers Signup and view all the answers

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

Candidiasis Signup and view all the answers