Fungal Pathogens and Diseases Quiz

Trichophyton rubrum causes athlete's foot.

Aspergillosis primarily affects the lungs.

The primary route of entry for opportunistic fungal infections is inhalation.

Trichophyton rubrum is commonly associated with nail infections.

Vomiting is NOT a common symptom of a fungal infection.

Ringworm is caused by Trichophyton spp.

Invasive fungal sinusitis is associated with Mucorales.

Thrush is caused by Candida albicans.

'Valley Fever' is commonly known as Coccidioidomycosis.

Histoplasma capsulatum is commonly found in bird droppings and causes respiratory infections in humans.

Cryptococcosis is transmitted to humans through inhalation of fungal spores.

Invasive candidiasis is caused by Candida albicans.

'Black mold disease' is commonly known as Aspergillosis.

'Rose gardener's disease' is commonly known as Sporotrichosis.

'White piedra' is commonly known as Tinea versicolor.