Parasites/Fungi US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Parasites/Fungi Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 81: Which two fungi are catalase positive?
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Answer: Candida and Aspergillus
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Flashcard 82: Cryptococci enter the body via _____, therefore the primary infection resides in the _____
Answer: inhalation
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Flashcard 83: Candida albicans forms _____ at 37 degrees celsius
Answer: germ tubes (true hyphae)
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Flashcard 84: Transmission of mucormycosis infection occurs via _____
Answer: spore inhalation
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Flashcard 85: Which fungus is shown below?
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Answer: Malassezia furfur
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Flashcard 86: _____ hyphae are non-septated with wide-angled (90°) branching
Answer: Mucormycosis
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Flashcard 87: Bronchiectasis is associated with _____, which is a hypersensitivity reaction to Aspergillus
Answer: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
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aspergillus is NOT a bacteria. However , this memory hook helps me remember infections, including ABPA
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Flashcard 88: What is the Obligatory host of Ixodes ticks?
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Answer: Deer (ixodes is a deer tick)
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Flashcard 89: The fungus _____ causes Pityriasis Versicolor
Answer: Malassezia furfur
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Flashcard 90: _____ is the most common cause of opportunistic mycoses
Answer: Candida albicans
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