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Which fungus is an agent of Chromoblastomycosis?
Which fungus is an agent of Chromoblastomycosis?
- Exophiala dematitidis
- Cladophialophora (correct)
- Alternaria
- Fusarium
Which genus is associated with Eumycotic Mycetomas?
Which genus is associated with Eumycotic Mycetomas?
- Exophiala jeanselmei
- Phialophora
- Curvularia
- Pseudallescheria (correct)
Which species is associated with Phaeohyphomycosis?
Which species is associated with Phaeohyphomycosis?
- Fonsecaea
- Bipolaris (correct)
- Sporothrix schenckii
- Madurella spp.
Which method is used for the direct detection of Phaeohyphomycosis?
Which method is used for the direct detection of Phaeohyphomycosis?
Which species is mentioned under Sporothrix schenckii Specie?
Which species is mentioned under Sporothrix schenckii Specie?
Which characteristic is common among Cladophialophora, Phialophora, and Fonsecaea?
Which characteristic is common among Cladophialophora, Phialophora, and Fonsecaea?
What is the distinguishing feature of Phialophora verrucosa?
What is the distinguishing feature of Phialophora verrucosa?
Which genus is commonly associated with actinomycotic mycetoma?
Which genus is commonly associated with actinomycotic mycetoma?
Which method is used for the laboratory diagnosis of phaeohyphomycosis?
Which method is used for the laboratory diagnosis of phaeohyphomycosis?
Which species is an agent of subcutaneous mycoses and is not associated with phaeohyphomycosis?
Which species is an agent of subcutaneous mycoses and is not associated with phaeohyphomycosis?
Study Notes
Fungal Infections
- The fungus associated with Chromoblastomycosis is Fonsecaea pedrosoi.
- Eumycotic Mycetomas are caused by fungi of the genus Pseudallescheria.
- Phaeohyphomycosis is caused by the species Cladophialophora bantiana.
- The direct detection of Phaeohyphomycosis can be done through microscopy.
- Sporothrix schenckii species includes Sporothrix albicans and Sporothrix brasiliensis.
- Cladophialophora, Phialophora, and Fonsecaea are characterized by the presence of melanin in their cell walls.
- Phialophora verrucosa is distinguished by the presence of flask-shaped phialides.
- Actinomycotic mycetoma is commonly associated with the genus Nocardia.
- Phaeohyphomycosis can be diagnosed in the laboratory through histopathology and fungal culture.
- Sporothrix schenckii is an agent of subcutaneous mycoses and is not associated with phaeohyphomycosis.
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Test your knowledge of clinically significant species causing subcutaneous mycoses with this mycology and virology midterm quiz. Explore the general characteristics, laboratory diagnosis, and microscopic morphology of fungi such as Cladophialophora, Phialophora, and Fonsecaea, and understand their role in chromoblastomycosis.
