Systemic Mycoses: Fungal Infections and Their Effects
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Systemic Mycoses: Fungal Infections and Their Effects

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What is the primary site of infection for Aspergillus fungus?

  • Brain
  • Lungs (correct)
  • Heart
  • Skin

    • What is the number of Aspergillus species that are involved in human disease?

  • 6
  • 3
  • 8 (correct)
  • 10

    • Which of the following is NOT a clinical aspect of aspergillosis?

  • Fever
  • Rash (correct)
  • Coughing up of blood
  • Chest pain

    • What is the name of the fungus shown in the fig?

    <p>Histoplasma capsulatum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common species of Aspergillus involved in human disease?

    <p>Aspergillus fumigatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reliable test to confirm infection?

    <p>Skin biopsy for histological analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the disease caused by Aspergillus fungus?

    <p>Aspergillosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for treating aspergillosis?

    <p>Amphotericin B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups of people are at high risk of developing aspergillosis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of the fungal infection that can produce necrotic pneumonia?

    <p>Invasive aspergillosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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