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Fungal Infections and Pathogens Quiz

#1

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

Candidiasis
Explanation

Common skin fungal infection

#2

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

Tinea pedis
Explanation

Commonly known as athlete's foot

#3

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

Candidiasis
Explanation

White patches on oral mucosa

#4

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

Onychomycosis
Explanation

Superficial nail infection

#5

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

Terbinafine
Explanation

Effective against dermatophyte and nail infections

#6

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

Airborne spores
Explanation

Transmission via airborne spores

#7

Which antifungal medication works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol?

Fluconazole
Explanation

Inhibits ergosterol synthesis

#8

What is the primary cellular target of echinocandin antifungal drugs?

Cell wall synthesis
Explanation

Targets cell wall synthesis

#9

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

Coccidioides immitis
Explanation

Causes valley fever

#10

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

Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
Explanation

Inhibits ergosterol synthesis

#11

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

Cryptococcus neoformans
Explanation

Common in HIV/AIDS infections

#12

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

Cryptococcosis
Explanation

Systemic infection in immunocompromised

#13

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

Rhizopus spp.
Explanation

Forms hyphae and mycelium

#14

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

Dandruff
Explanation

Commonly known as dandruff

#15

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

Terbinafine
Explanation

Inhibits squalene synthesis

#16

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

Soil contaminated with bat guano
Explanation

Found in bat guano contaminated soil

#17

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

Amphotericin B
Explanation

Binds to ergosterol

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