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Sporotrichosis - CORRECT ANSWER-farmers, greenhouse workers, home
gardeners




Histoplasmosis - CORRECT ANSWER-caused by Histoplasma capsulatum,
infections start in lungs, flu like symptoms




Valley Fever - CORRECT ANSWER-Coccidioidomycosis, cough, fever,
respiratory tract




Aspergillosis - CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory disease caused by the
fungus aspergillus




Cryptococcosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Fungal infection associated with
AIDS. Involves brain and meninges, lungs, and skin

,Why is it difficult to treat fungal infections? - CORRECT ANSWER-limited
antifungal drugs some are toxic, resistance




secondary metabolites - CORRECT ANSWER-organic compounds that
are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or
reproduction of an organism




Mycotoxin - CORRECT ANSWER-A secondary metabolite produced by a
fungus that is toxic to humans and/or animals




Turkey X disease - CORRECT ANSWER-death of 100,00 turkeys in
England = first time people really realized that fungus can cause
illnesses in animals and people




Aflatoxins - CORRECT ANSWER-carcinogens produced in fungus-infected
grains and nut products

, Zearelenone - CORRECT ANSWER-mimics estrogen and causes
malformation of female reproductive organs




Fumonisins - CORRECT ANSWER-carcinogens produced in fungus-
infected corn




Trichothecenes - CORRECT ANSWER-fungal toxins that inhibit protein
synthesis in eukaryotic cells




Minimizing mycotoxin contamination - CORRECT ANSWER-1. inspection
2. improved storage




When was the first recorded outbreak of "Holy Fire"? - CORRECT
ANSWER-C.E. 857 in the Rhine Valley


What are the symptoms of Holy Fire? - CORRECT ANSWER-swollen
blisters

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