Parasites/Fungi — Flashcards

The Cryptococcus capsule is made up of repeating _____

_____ is a species of opportunistic fungus that presents as septated hyphae branching at acute angles.

What is the intracellular tissue form of Leishmania?

Which fungus can grow in old lung cavities (ie: TB, Klebsiella, etc)?_____

A positive germ tube test is strongly indicative of _____.

What is the Obligatory host of Ixodes ticks?_____

Tinea is commonly referred to as '_____''

Pneumocystis jiroveci has a _____ transmission

_____ can be a source of dermatophytes and, therefore, Tinea infection, especially in younger individuals

_____ is the most common cause of opportunistic mycoses