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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the drug of choice for treating aspergillosis?

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

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

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

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