Fungal Pathogenesis and Diagnosis Quiz

Test your knowledge on fungal infections, diagnostic methods, and antifungal drugs with this comprehensive mycology quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a common fungal pathogen in humans?

Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Candida albicans
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
#2

What is the term for the process by which fungi cause disease in their host?

Fungalosis
Fungal infection
Fungal pathogenesis
Fungal colonization
#3

Which of the following is not a risk factor for fungal infections?

Immunosuppression
Diabetes mellitus
High cholesterol levels
Broad-spectrum antibiotic use
#4

What is the term for a fungal infection that affects the nails?

Tinea corporis
Tinea pedis
Onychomycosis
Tinea versicolor
#5

Which of the following is a common symptom of a fungal lung infection?

Polyuria
Hematemesis
Coughing up blood
Peripheral neuropathy
#6

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

Aspergillosis
Candidiasis
Mucormycosis
Cryptococcosis
#7

Which of the following is not a diagnostic method for fungal infections?

Microscopy
Culture
PCR
Rapid blood test
#8

Which antifungal drug works by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis?

Fluconazole
Amphotericin B
Caspofungin
Terbinafine
#9

Which fungal species commonly causes athlete's foot?

Trichophyton rubrum
Candida albicans
Aspergillus fumigatus
Cryptococcus neoformans
#10

Which diagnostic method is used to detect fungal antigens in patient samples?

Microscopy
Culture
Serology
PCR
#11

Which antifungal drug interferes with fungal cell wall synthesis?

Fluconazole
Amphotericin B
Caspofungin
Terbinafine
#12

Which of the following fungal infections is commonly associated with bird droppings?

Cryptococcosis
Aspergillosis
Candidiasis
Histoplasmosis
#13

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of systemic fungal infections?

Localized lesions
Superficial infection
Fever and weight loss
Itching and rash
#14

Which of the following is a common opportunistic fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals?

Histoplasmosis
Blastomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis
Pneumocystis pneumonia
#15

Which antifungal drug can lead to nephrotoxicity?

Fluconazole
Amphotericin B
Caspofungin
Terbinafine
#16

Which of the following fungal species commonly causes infections in patients with cystic fibrosis?

Aspergillus fumigatus
Candida albicans
Pneumocystis jirovecii
Cryptococcus neoformans
#17

Which antifungal drug inhibits fungal protein synthesis by targeting the 60S ribosomal subunit?

Fluconazole
Amphotericin B
Caspofungin
Terbinafine

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