Zygomycosis — MCQs

A forest officer develops the lesion as shown in the image. Which of the following is not a differential to consider?

Mucormycosis of the paranasal sinus is most common in?

Which organism can penetrate corneal endothelium?

What is the treatment of choice for oral candidiasis?

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

In a patient presenting with respiratory symptoms, acute angled septate hyphae are seen in which of the following fungi?

A 60-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents with nasal congestion, facial pain, and black necrotic patches on the palate. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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

Which statement is false regarding Cryptococcus neoformans?

About 90 days post-bone marrow transplant, a 55-year-old white woman began to complain of dry cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. She was started on antibiotics and blood culture obtained at the time was negative and there was not improvement. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the lungs showed a halo of low attenuation around a nodular lesion. Analysis of lung biopsy was similar to methenamine silver-stained section below. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?