Fungal Infections and Pathogens Quiz

Test your knowledge on skin infections, transmission modes, antifungal drugs, and fungal pathogens with this Mycology quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a common fungal infection affecting the skin?

Influenza
Candidiasis
Malaria
Tuberculosis
#2

Which fungal infection is commonly known as 'athlete's foot'?

Candidiasis
Ringworm
Tinea pedis
Histoplasmosis
#3

Which fungal infection is commonly associated with the formation of white patches on the oral mucosa?

Aspergillosis
Candidiasis
Cryptococcosis
Histoplasmosis
#4

What is the term for a superficial fungal infection of the nails?

Tinea corporis
Tinea cruris
Onychomycosis
Tinea capitis
#5

Which antifungal medication is known for its activity against dermatophyte infections and is commonly used for nail infections?

Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Fluconazole
Terbinafine
#6

What is the primary mode of transmission for most fungal pathogens?

Airborne spores
Mosquito bites
Direct contact with bodily fluids
Food contamination
#7

Which antifungal medication works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol?

Amphotericin B
Fluconazole
Terbinafine
Caspofungin
#8

What is the primary cellular target of echinocandin antifungal drugs?

Cell wall synthesis
RNA synthesis
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
#9

Which fungal pathogen is responsible for causing 'valley fever'?

Aspergillus fumigatus
Candida albicans
Coccidioides immitis
Blastomyces dermatitidis
#10

What is the mode of action of allylamines, a class of antifungal drugs?

Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Inhibition of RNA synthesis
Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
Disruption of microtubules
#11

Which fungal pathogen is commonly associated with causing infections in individuals with HIV/AIDS?

Candida albicans
Cryptococcus neoformans
Aspergillus fumigatus
Blastomyces dermatitidis
#12

What is the term for a systemic fungal infection that often affects immunocompromised individuals?

Aspergillosis
Coccidioidomycosis
Cryptococcosis
Histoplasmosis
#13

Which fungal pathogen is associated with the formation of hyphae and mycelium?

Candida albicans
Aspergillus fumigatus
Rhizopus spp.
Cryptococcus neoformans
#14

What is the common name for the fungal infection caused by Malassezia species on the scalp?

Dandruff
Ringworm
Candidiasis
Tinea versicolor
#15

Which antifungal medication inhibits the synthesis of squalene, disrupting the fungal cell membrane?

Griseofulvin
Ketoconazole
Fluconazole
Terbinafine
#16

What is the primary reservoir for the fungus responsible for causing histoplasmosis?

Bird droppings
Soil contaminated with bat guano
Rodents
Contaminated water
#17

Which antifungal medication interferes with fungal cell membrane function by binding to ergosterol?

Amphotericin B
Fluconazole
Caspofungin
Nystatin

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