Fungal Pathogens and Diseases Quiz

Test your knowledge on fungal diseases. Identify pathogens causing thrush, ringworm, athlete's foot & more. Dive into mycology now!

#1

Which fungal pathogen causes athlete's foot?

Candida albicans
Aspergillus fumigatus
Trichophyton rubrum
Cryptococcus neoformans
#2

Which of the following fungal diseases primarily affects the lungs?

Candidiasis
Aspergillosis
Histoplasmosis
Coccidioidomycosis
#3

What is the primary route of entry for opportunistic fungal infections?

Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Injection
#4

Which of the following fungal pathogens is commonly associated with nail infections?

Candida albicans
Aspergillus fumigatus
Trichophyton rubrum
Cryptococcus neoformans
#5

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a fungal infection?

Fever
Rash
Vomiting
Fatigue
#6

What is the causative agent of ringworm?

Candida albicans
Trichophyton spp.
Aspergillus fumigatus
Cryptococcus neoformans
#7

Which fungal pathogen is associated with invasive fungal sinusitis?

Aspergillus fumigatus
Candida albicans
Cryptococcus neoformans
Mucorales
#8

Which fungal pathogen is responsible for causing thrush?

Aspergillus fumigatus
Candida albicans
Cryptococcus neoformans
Trichophyton rubrum
#9

Which fungal disease is commonly known as 'Valley Fever'?

Coccidioidomycosis
Histoplasmosis
Aspergillosis
Blastomycosis
#10

Which fungal pathogen is commonly found in bird droppings and associated with causing respiratory infections in humans?

Aspergillus fumigatus
Cryptococcus neoformans
Histoplasma capsulatum
Candida albicans
#11

What is the primary mode of transmission of cryptococcosis to humans?

Ingestion of contaminated food
Direct contact with infected animals
Inhalation of fungal spores
Injection of contaminated substances
#12

Which fungal pathogen is associated with causing invasive candidiasis?

Aspergillus fumigatus
Candida albicans
Cryptococcus neoformans
Mucorales
#13

Which fungal infection is commonly known as 'black mold disease'?

Aspergillosis
Candidiasis
Mucormycosis
Cryptococcosis
#14

Which fungal disease is commonly known as 'rose gardener's disease'?

Candidiasis
Histoplasmosis
Sporotrichosis
Aspergillosis
#15

Which fungal infection is commonly known as 'white piedra'?

Tinea pedis
Tinea versicolor
Tinea capitis
Tinea barbae

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