AAB MT Exam Micro Mycology

AAB MT Exam Micro Mycology This type of fungus causes no cellular responses by the host? - CORRECT ANSWERSuperficial mycosis This condition, Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor, is caused by what organism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Malassezia furfur Tinea nigra is what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Black or brown regions found on the soles or palms. What organisms causes Tinea nigra? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exophiala (Cladosporirm) werneckii Piedra is what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Infection of the hair shaft. Black piedra is caused by what organism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Piedraia hortae White piedra is caused by what organism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Trichosporon beigelii Candidiasis is caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER-Candida albicans Define Dermatomycoses - CORRECT ANSWER-Disease that is the result of the host's reaction to metabolic products of fungus. Tinea (ringworm) of the hair and skin is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Microsporum Tinea (ringworm) of the skin and nails is? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epidermophyton Tinea (ringworm) of the skin, nails, and hair? - CORRECT ANSWER-Trichophyton What is subcutaneous mycoses? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fungal disease that affects muscle and subcutaneous tissues