Parasites/Fungi — Flashcards

Which stain is used to visualize Cryptococcus neoformans?_____

_____ is a species of opportunistic fungus that presents as nonseptate hyphae branching at wide angles.

Aspergillus fumigatus is not dimorphic and occurs only as _____

_____ is an opportunistic yeast infection that is mostly seen in ketoacidotic diabetic and leukemic patients.

_____ is an opportunistic fungal infection that presents with rhinocerebral and frontal lobe abscesses.

The repeating polysaccharide capsular antigens of the Cryptococci capsule are the main virulence factor of the fungus, making it _____

Oral thrush of the mouth that appears as a white exudate on mucous membranes is due to _____

Schistosoma _____ can result in hematuria

Sarcoptes scabiei causes _____

The Cryptococcus capsule is made up of repeating _____