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MYCOLOGY MCQS
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3) Which of the following dimorphic fungus is a
medically important human pathogen that can
cause severe respiratory infections?
a) Cryptococcus neoformans
b) Histoplasma capsulatum
c) Mucor racemosus
d) Aspergillus niger
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6) Which of the following statements are true
regarding Dermatophytosis?
a) The most commonly occurring fungal infection in
humans
b) Only dimorphic fungi cause dermatophytosis
c) Skin infections that are known as tinea and
ringworms
d) The most common cause of lung infections
e) a and c
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are elevated (random blood sugar: 240 mg/dL). No
fever is noted.
Given the symptoms and the appearance of the
rash, the clinician suspects a fungal infection,
particularly a dermatophyte infection.
What is the likely diagnosis for the patient's skin
condition?
a) Eczema
b) Impetigo
c) Psoriasis
d) Tinea cruris (jock itch)
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18) Which of the following is a medically important
fungus that is identified as a mold and contains
conidiophores when examined under the
microscope?
a) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
b) Rhizopus stolonifer
c) Candida tropicalis
d) Aspergillus fumigatus
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24) Talaromyces marneffei, previously
called Penicillium marneffei is
a) A common yeast pathogen in diabetic patients
b) A common pathogen only found in India
c)An important dimorphic fungus that commonly
infects AIDS patients
d) A medically important mold that infects animals
only
a) T. ovoides
b) T. inkin
c) T. asahii
d) None of the above
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22. How is Microsporum audouinii (cause of tinea
capitis) primarily spread among humans?
a) Airborne conidia
b) Contact with infected animals
c) Direct contact with infected hairs on fomites
d) Soil contact
B. Subcutaneous Mycoses
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3) Which is the other likely pathogen that mimics
the skin lesions same as Sporothrix schenckii when
observed under the microscope?
a) Rickettsia spp
b) Nocardia spp
c) Aspergillus
d) None of the above
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11) Which fungal pathogen, when cultured from a
sputum specimen, exhibits mold growth
characterized by the presence of tuberculate
macroconidia and oval microconidia in the
laboratory culture media?
a) Blastomyces dermatitidis
b) Coccidioides immitis
c) Histoplasma capsulatum
d) Paracoccidioides brasiliensis
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22) Zygomycosis/ Mucormycosis is a systemic
mycosis most often seen in which of the following
patients?
a) Arthritis patient
b) Diabetic patient
c) High blood pressure patient
d) Migraine patient
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a) Isolation and detection of fungi from sputum or
other respiratory secretions.
b) Isolation and detection of fungi in cerebrospinal
fluid
c) Examination of stained tissue sections under a
microscope for the identification fungal elements
in the tissues
d) Examination and identification of the
characteristics of fungal infections by using X-rays,
CT scans, or MRI
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Two months ago, the man developed a low-grade
fever, which was initially attributed to a viral
infection. He was prescribed antibiotics for the
persistence of fever and cough, but his symptoms
did not improve. He now experiences significant
fatigue, cough with yellowish sputum, and
occasional night sweats. He has also noticed a
gradual weight loss of approximately 5 kg over the
past one month, and appears chronically ill,
cachectic, and fatigued.
Physical examination is done by the clinician,
temperature is 101.2°F (38.4°C), and oxygen
saturation is 92% on room air.
Respiratory examination reveals decreased breath
sounds in the lower lung. Chest X-ray shows
bilateral diffuse infiltrates and multiple nodular
opacities, Hemoglobin is 10.2 g/dL (mild anemia).
Sputum sample is taken, shows no growth on
culture media for bacteria. HIV test is negative.
BAL fluid analysis reveals a significant increase in
lymphocytes and elevated levels of beta-D-glucan.
Fungal cultures of BAL fluid are positive, small,
white to beige, and waxy colonies appear on agar.
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Chest CT Scan shows bilateral pulmonary infiltrates
with multiple nodular lesions and mediastinal
lymphadenopathy.
Based on the clinical presentation and laboratory
findings, the man is diagnosed with which of the
following systemic mycoses?
a) Candidiasis
b) Disseminated histoplasmosis
c) Giardiasis
d) Toxoplasmosis
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