Chapter 20- Fungal Infections

Chapter 20- Fungal Infections

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Which of the following diseases is caused by
an encapsulated yeast?
A) coccidioidomycosis
B) cryptococcosis
C) histoplasmosis
D) Pneumocystis pneumonia
2. Which of the following diseases is not caused
by a dimorphic fungus?
A) coccidioidomycosis
B) cryptococcosis
C) histoplasmosis
D) sporotrichosis
3. Which of the following diseases is a synonym
for ringworm infection of the nails?
A) tinea barbae
B) tinea cruris
C) tinea nigra
D) tinea unguium
4. Which of the following is the most common
systemic fungal disease in the United States?
A) cryptococcosis
B) coccidioidomycosis
C) histoplasmosis
D) Pneumocystis pneumonia
5. One should associate the India ink preparation
with diagnosis of which of the following?
A) cryptococcal meningitis
B) thrush
C) tinea pedis
D) yeast vaginitis

Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A