Notes in 31 Systemic Mycoses

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Published	07/30/2024	Four known systemic or endemic mycoses{{c1::CoccidioidomycosisHistoplasmosisBlastomycosisParacoccidioidomycosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FIt is possible to have human to human transmission of endemic mycoses{{c1::False}}
Published	07/30/2024	Type of inflammatory defense that forms with exposure to endemic fungi in immunocompetent hosts{{c1::Granulomatous inflammation and production of both…
Published	07/30/2024	Population group at risk of developing clinical disease from endemic mycoses exposure {{c1::Immunocompromised host}}
Published	07/30/2024	Virulence factor of endemic mycoses found in their cell walls {{c1::A-glucan in their cell walls}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FUnlike cutaneous and superficial mycoses, specimend handling of systemic mycoses should include biological safety cabinet {{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FDifferent species under Coccidioidomycosis cause distinguishable clinical manifestation{{c1::False}}
Published	07/30/2024	Type of habitat where Coccidioides sp. can be found {{c1::Dry environments}}
Published	07/30/2024	Occupation at risk of Coccidioidomycosis infection {{c1::Laboratory workers}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FMajority of primary coccidioidomycosis is symptomatic {{c1::False}}
Published	07/30/2024	Symptomatic skin manifestation of primary coccidioidomycosis {{c1::Erythema nodosum or erythema multiforme}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Primary coccidioidomycosis}} present as acute flu-like respiratory disease appearing {{c1::1-3}} weeks after exposure/inhalation of spores
Published	07/30/2024	Evidence of infection from primary coccidioidomycosis {{c1::Development of serum precipitinsPositive skin test within 2-4 weeks}}
Published	07/30/2024	Complication that can occur if primary coccidioidomycosis does not resolve in >3 months{{c1::Chronic, progressive pulmonary disease with multi…
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Rarity of occurrence1. Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis 2. Disseminated coccidioidomycosis {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Extrapulmonary sites affected in Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis {{c1::Skin BoneJointsCNSMeninges}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Risk for Coccidioidomycosis 1. Male 2. Female {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Risk for Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis 1. Filipinos2. African Americans{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Gold standard lab diagnosis for Coccidioidomycosis {{c1::Culture on SDA or IMA}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FCoccidioides immitis only presents with filamentous phase and without yeast phase{{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	Reagents needed for direct microscopy examination of Coccidioides{{c1::KOH wet mountCalcofluor white stain}}
Published	07/30/2024	Morphological form of Coccidioides immitis in different temperaturesRoom temp: {{c1::fluffy, white powdery, cottony appearance}}Body temp: {…
Published	07/30/2024	Sensitive skin antigen used for Coccidioidomycosis infection {{c1::Spherulin}}
Published	07/30/2024	Required reaction in skin test for Coccidioidomycosis as positive {{c1::> 5 mm induration within 48 hours}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FPositive skin test in Coccidioidomycosis is usually considered protective against a secondary infection{{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FPositive skin test in a patient with a known C. immitis infection is a good prognostic sign {{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most commonly used lab diagnosis for Coccidioidomycosis {{c1::Serology}}
Published	07/30/2024	Within {{c1::2±4}} weeks after infection, IgM antibodies to coccidioidin can be detected with a latex agglutination test
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Coccidioidomycosis serology: Acute phase1. Immunodiffusion2. Complement Fixation{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Coccidioidomycosis serology: Measures IgG1. Immunodiffusion2. Complement Fixation{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Coccidioidomycosis serology: Positive 2-3 weeks after onset of illness1. Immunodiffusion2. Complement Fixation{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FMost primary coccidioidomycosis are self-limited{{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	Treatment for Coccidioidomycosis infection {{c1::ItraconazoleFluconazole}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pharmacologic management of systemic disseminated Coccidioidomycosis {{c1::Amphotericin B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most prevalent pulmonary fungal infection in humans and animals{{c1::Histoplasma capsulatum}}
Published	07/30/2024	Mode of infection from HIstoplasmosis {{c1::inhalation of spores or microconidia}}
Published	07/30/2024	What is the most common clinical manifestation of Histoplasmosis?{{c1::No symptoms or a very mild illness}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Reticuloendothelial}} system is the focus of infection of Histoplasmosis
Published	07/30/2024	Three clinical forms of Histoplasmosis {{c1::Acute pulmonary histoplasmosisChronic cavitary pulmonary histoplasmosisDisseminated histoplasmosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Characteristic chest x-ray feature of Histoplasmosis infected individual {{c1::Patchy infiltrates with hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy}}
Published	07/30/2024	Clinical symptoms associated with Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis{{c1::Flu-like symptoms}}
Published	07/30/2024	Important ddx with chronic cavitary pulmonary histoplasmosis {{c1::Pulmonary TB}}
Published	07/30/2024	Clinical presentation of disseminated histoplasmosis in immunocompromised patients {{c1::LymphadenopathySplenomegalyHepatomegaly}}
Published	07/30/2024	Affected tissues with African Histoplasmosis {{c1::Skin Bone Less pulmonary involvement}}
Published	07/30/2024	Gold standard for diagnosis of histoplasmosis{{c1::Fungal culture}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Histoplasmosis infectious form 1. Macroconidia2. Microconidia{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Histoplasmosis diagnostic finding1. Macroconidia2. Microconidia{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Immunodiffusion Histoplasmosis - Active 1. H band2. M band {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Immunodiffusion Histoplasmosis - Past exposure1. H band2. M band {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	General treatment for systemic mycoses forms Primary infection {{c3::Supportive and Rest}}Pulmonary complication {{c2::Itraconazole}}Se…
Published	07/30/2024	Route of infection from Blastomycosis infection {{c1::Inhalation of aerosolized conidia}}
Published	07/30/2024	Clinical presentation symptoms of Acute Blastomycosis {{c1::Production of coughSputum productionChest painFever}}
Published	07/30/2024	Ddx to consider with pulmonary Blastomycosis {{c1::Malignancy - mass-like infiltrate on CXR}}
Published	07/30/2024	Two forms of Pulmonary blastomycosis{{c1::Acute pneumoniaChronic pneumonia}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most common presentation of Blastomycosis infection {{c1::Extrapulmonary - Cutaneous (40-80%)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Primary cutaneous blastomycosis from direct inoculation will usually appear as a {{c1::chancre}}
Published	07/30/2024	Two forms of cutanneous blastomycosis {{c1::VerrucousUlcerative}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Blastomycosis - Heaped up borders1. Verrucous2. Ulcerative {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Blastomycosis - Sharp borders1. Verrucous2. Ulcerative {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Blastomycosis - Raised and crusted with an irregular shape1. Verrucous2. Ulcerative {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Blastomycosis - Lie above subcutaneous abscesses1. Verrucous2. Ulcerative {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Blastomycosis - Warty lesions1. Verrucous2. Ulcerative {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most sensitive method for diagnosis of Blastomycosis {{c1::Culture on SDA or IMA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Forms of Blastomycis dermatitidis in ff. temperaturesRoom temperature: {{c2::White to brownish colony}} Body temperature: {{c1::Yeast that a…
Published	07/30/2024	Confirmation test for Blastomycosis infection {{c1::DNA probe - via MALDITOF}}
Published	07/30/2024	Fastest lab diagnostic test for blastomycosis infection {{c1::Serologic}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FAcute blastomycosis resolves spontaneously{{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	Also known as South American blastomycosis{{c1::Paracoccidioidomycosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Country with high prevalnce of Paracoccidioidomycosis {{c1::Central and South America}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FMost clinical manifestation of Paracoccidiomycosis infection are symptomatic{{c1::False}}
Published	07/30/2024	Clinical presentaiton of juvenile form Paracoccidioidomycosis {{c1::Acute form showing enlarged lymph nodes}}
Published	07/30/2024	Sequela of chronic adult form Paracoccidioidomycosis {{c1::About 60% of patients display respiratory sequelae due to the lung fibrosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Commonly affected extrapulmonary sites of Chronic adult form of paracoccidioidomycosis {{c1::Oral NasalSkin }}
Published	07/30/2024	Two forms of chronic adult form paracoccidioidomycosis {{c1::Unifocal Multifocal}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c2::Blastomyces dermatitidis}} and {{c1::Coccidioides immitis}} skin test have higher incidence of cross-reactivity
Published	07/30/2024	Gold standard for paracoccidioidomycosis infection {{c1::Culture on SDA}}
Published	07/30/2024	Systemic mycosis agent that appear as "lollipop" on slide {{c1::Paracoccidioides brasiliensis}}
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