Emerging Fungal Infections — MCQs

Which antifungal binds to ergosterol, causing fungal cell membrane damage?

A 15-year-old boy presented with fever and chills for 3 days. On examination, he was found to have delayed skin pinch time and dry oral mucosa. Identify the pathogen involved based on the provided peripheral blood smear image.

A 55-year-old woman presents with persistent cough, fever, and hemoptysis. Sputum shows branching septate hyphae. What is the likely pathogen?

1-3 beta-d-glucan assay is done for which infection?

A 65-year-old diabetic man presents with black necrotic tissue on his palate. What is the most likely causative organism?

A 70 year old farmer, presented to you with complaints of yellowish discolouration of his finger nails for the past 6 months, he also gives history of recurrent episodes of itching in the groin for which he used to take local home made herbal remedy. On examination 3 of his toe nails also show similar change with tunneling. Which among the following is the best test for rapid confirmation of your diagnosis?

Beta 1,3 Glucan test is positive in all except?

What should be the minimum value of HbA1c to safely carry out a surgical procedure in an emergency setting?

All are ophthalmological emergencies except -

Kerion is a type of: