_____ agar is used to demonstrate melanin production by Cryptococcus neoformans
#2
_____ washings can be used to diagnose Cryptococcal infection
#3
_____ is 5-10 micrometers in diameter and its morphology can be described as narrow-based, with unequal budding.
Hint: which fungus
#4
_____ is found mainly in pigeon droppings and soil
Hint: which fungus
#5
Glucoronyloxymannan is the capsular polysaccharide of _____
#6
What fungus is shown below?
_____
#7
Pilot wheel/Mickey mouse appearence on culture is shown by _____ American blastomycosis/paracoccidioidomycosis
#8
What fungus is shown below?
_____
#9
What fungus is shown below?
_____
#10
What fungus is shown below?
_____
Cryptococcosis Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Cryptococcosis Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ agar is used to demonstrate melanin production by Cryptococcus neoformans
Answer: Niger seed
Flashcard 2: _____ washings can be used to diagnose Cryptococcal infection
Answer: Bronchopulmonary
Flashcard 3: _____ is 5-10 micrometers in diameter and its morphology can be described as narrow-based, with unequal budding.
Answer: Cryptococcus neoformans
Flashcard 4: _____ is found mainly in pigeon droppings and soil
Answer: Cryptococcus
Flashcard 5: Glucoronyloxymannan is the capsular polysaccharide of _____
Answer: Cryptococcus
Flashcard 6: What fungus is shown below?
_____
Answer: Rhizopus
Flashcard 7: Pilot wheel/Mickey mouse appearence on culture is shown by _____ American blastomycosis/paracoccidioidomycosis
Answer: South
Flashcard 8: What fungus is shown below?
_____
Answer: Blastomyces dermatitidis
Flashcard 9: What fungus is shown below?
_____
Answer: Cryptococcus -- in India ink
Flashcard 10: What fungus is shown below?
_____
Answer: Coccidioides immitis
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Cryptococcosis Flashcards for NEET-PG
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