Parasites/Fungi — Flashcards

What is the Reservoir of Ixodes tick larvae?_____

Which fungus has a "spaghetti and meatball" appearance on KOH prep?_____

Once produced, IgE binds to _____ receptors on mast cells in the airway mucosa

_____ is a cattle (beef) tapeworm

What three parasitic infections are most commonly associated with myocarditis (TCTGTC)?_____

Pediculus humanus and Phthrirus pubis are _____ that cause intense prutitis

_____ include Protozoa and Fungi

Where do the fungi Dermatophytes reside in the body?_____

Cryptococcus neoformans (along with other fungi) can be cultured on _____ agar.

_____ is used to prep oral scrapings when attempting to diagnose oral candidiasis