Question 1

A fungus in the genus (Candida/Penicillium/Trichophyton)has recently been recognized as an opportunistic pathogen of AIDS patients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fungus in the genus (Candida/Penicillium/Trichophyton)has recently...

Question 2

The subcutaneous infection known as ________ can produce a series of lesions spreading from the initial infection point resulting from the fungus' ability to invade the lymphatic vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  aspergillosis 
B)  candidiasis 
C)  mycetoma 
D)  sporotrichosis 
E)  zygomycosis 
A)  aspergillosis 
B)  candidiasis 
C)  mycetoma 
D)  sporotrichosis 
E)  zygomycosis

Question 3

Distinguish mycotoxicosis from mycetismus.

Accepted Answer

Although both mycotoxicosis and mycetism

Question 4

Pneumocystis jiroveci is

Accepted Answer

A)  easy to grow in the laboratory. 
B)  actually a protozoan and not a fungus. 
C)  an obligate parasite that cannot survive outside the lungs. 
D)  a common member of the human respiratory microbiota. 
E)  a member of the human microbiota that is an obligate parasite. 
A)  easy to grow in the laboratory. 
B)  actually a protozoan and not a fungus. 
C)  an obligate parasite that cannot survive outside the lungs. 
D)  a common member of the human respiratory microbiota. 
E)  a member of the human microbiota that is an obligate parasite.

Question 5

Which of the following is known as "false morel" and causes bloody diarrhea,convulsions,and death within two days?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amanita phalloides 
B)  Aspergillus 
C)  Gyromitra esculenta 
D)  Sporothrix schenckii 
E)  Mucor 
A)  Amanita phalloides 
B)  Aspergillus 
C)  Gyromitra esculenta 
D)  Sporothrix schenckii 
E)  Mucor

Question 6

Chronic inhalation of particular fungal allergens would lead to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  type I hypersensitivity reaction. 
B)  type II hypersensitivity reaction. 
C)  type III hypersensitivity reaction. 
D)  type IV hypersensitivity reaction. 
E)  autoimmune disease. 
A)  type I hypersensitivity reaction. 
B)  type II hypersensitivity reaction. 
C)  type III hypersensitivity reaction. 
D)  type IV hypersensitivity reaction. 
E)  autoimmune disease.

Question 7

The cell membranes of fungi contain (cholesterol/ergosterol/fatty acid)which is a target of some antifungal treatments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cell membranes of fungi contain (cholesterol/ergosterol/fatty...

Question 8

An avid gardener in eastern North America begins to have a fever and cough.A sample from her lungs contains yeast cells and pus.She may be infected with

Accepted Answer

A)  Amanita phalloides. 
B)  Blastomyces dermatitidis. 
C)  Claviceps purpurea. 
D)  Mucor. 
E)  Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. 
A)  Amanita phalloides. 
B)  Blastomyces dermatitidis. 
C)  Claviceps purpurea. 
D)  Mucor. 
E)  Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about Candida is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is present in the digestive tract of 40-80% of all healthy individuals. 
B)  It can be transmitted to adults during sexual contact. 
C)  It is easily treated with topical antifungals in immunocompromised patients. 
D)  It causes thrush. 
E)  It can be passed to babies during childbirth. 
A)  It is present in the digestive tract of 40-80% of all healthy individuals. 
B)  It can be transmitted to adults during sexual contact. 
C)  It is easily treated with topical antifungals in immunocompromised patients. 
D)  It causes thrush. 
E)  It can be passed to babies during childbirth.

Question 10

Which of the following is referred to as the "death cap" mushroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amanita phalloides 
B)  Gyromitra esculenta 
C)  Psilocybe cubensis 
D)  Amanita muscaria 
E)  Cortinarius gentilis 
A)  Amanita phalloides 
B)  Gyromitra esculenta 
C)  Psilocybe cubensis 
D)  Amanita muscaria 
E)  Cortinarius gentilis

Question 11

Which of the following fungal infections may progress to infection of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coccidioides immitis 
B)  Cryptococcus neoformans 
C)  Mucor 
D)  both Coccidioides immitis and Cryptococcus neoformans 
E)  Coccidioides immitis, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Mucor 
A)  Coccidioides immitis 
B)  Cryptococcus neoformans 
C)  Mucor 
D)  both Coccidioides immitis and Cryptococcus neoformans 
E)  Coccidioides immitis, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Mucor

Question 12

Very few cases of cryptococcal infections are caused by the variant Cryptococcus neoformans neoformans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an opportunistic pathogenic fungus in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blastomyces dermatitidis 
B)  Coccidioides immitis 
C)  Candida albicans 
D)  Histoplasma capsulatum 
E)  Paracoccidioides brasiliensis 
A)  Blastomyces dermatitidis 
B)  Coccidioides immitis 
C)  Candida albicans 
D)  Histoplasma capsulatum 
E)  Paracoccidioides brasiliensis

Question 14

More fungal diseases are recognized than were known just a decade ago.For example,in 2012,hundreds of patients developed a meningitis caused by a fungus never before known to cause disease.What contributes to these emerging diseases?

Accepted Answer

Advances in technology aid the identific

Question 15

Which of the following media is preferred for the culture of fungi?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sabouraud dextrose agar 
B)  sheep blood agar 
C)  MacConkey agar 
D)  chocolate agar 
E)  Thayer-Martin media 
A)  Sabouraud dextrose agar 
B)  sheep blood agar 
C)  MacConkey agar 
D)  chocolate agar 
E)  Thayer-Martin media

Question 16

A patient has had a cough,fever,and night sweats for many weeks.Now,sores on the mucous membranes of his mouth are appearing.His history states he spent time in the jungles of Central America.He may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  paracoccidioidimycosis. 
B)  histoplasmosis. 
C)  blastomycosis. 
D)  aspergillosis. 
E)  coccidioidomycoses. 
A)  paracoccidioidimycosis. 
B)  histoplasmosis. 
C)  blastomycosis. 
D)  aspergillosis. 
E)  coccidioidomycoses.

Question 17

The opportunistic obligate parasite (Microsporum/Pneumocystis/Rhizopus)is considered a member of the normal microbiota.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The opportunistic obligate parasite (Microsporum/Pneumocystis/Rhizopus)is considered a...

Question 18

Peanut butter was prepared using peanut on which Aspergillus had grown.Several people who ate it suffered from (mycetismus/mycetoma/mycotoxicosis).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Peanut butter was prepared using peanut on...

Question 19

Infections with (dermatophytes/pathogens/opportunists)are commonly acquired by person-to-person direct contact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Infections with (dermatophytes/pathogens/opportunists)are commonly acquired by person-to-person...

Question 20

A large number of antifungal agents are available for treating fungal infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Pathogenic Fungi

A fungus in the genus (Candida/Penicillium/Trichophyton)has recently been recognized as an opportunistic pathogen of AIDS patients.

The subcutaneous infection known as ________ can produce a series of lesions spreading from the initial infection point resulting from the fungus' ability to invade the lymphatic vessels.

Distinguish mycotoxicosis from mycetismus.

Pneumocystis jiroveci is

Which of the following is known as "false morel" and causes bloody diarrhea,convulsions,and death within two days?

Chronic inhalation of particular fungal allergens would lead to a(n)

The cell membranes of fungi contain (cholesterol/ergosterol/fatty acid)which is a target of some antifungal treatments.

An avid gardener in eastern North America begins to have a fever and cough.A sample from her lungs contains yeast cells and pus.She may be infected with

Which of the following statements about Candida is FALSE?

Which of the following is referred to as the "death cap" mushroom?

Which of the following fungal infections may progress to infection of the brain?

Very few cases of cryptococcal infections are caused by the variant Cryptococcus neoformans neoformans.

Which of the following is an opportunistic pathogenic fungus in humans?

More fungal diseases are recognized than were known just a decade ago.For example,in 2012,hundreds of patients developed a meningitis caused by a fungus never before known to cause disease.What contributes to these emerging diseases?

Which of the following media is preferred for the culture of fungi?

A patient has had a cough,fever,and night sweats for many weeks.Now,sores on the mucous membranes of his mouth are appearing.His history states he spent time in the jungles of Central America.He may be suffering from

The opportunistic obligate parasite (Microsporum/Pneumocystis/Rhizopus)is considered a member of the normal microbiota.

Peanut butter was prepared using peanut on which Aspergillus had grown.Several people who ate it suffered from (mycetismus/mycetoma/mycotoxicosis).

Infections with (dermatophytes/pathogens/opportunists)are commonly acquired by person-to-person direct contact.

A large number of antifungal agents are available for treating fungal infections.

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