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What systemic fungus in the San Joaquin valley can go to disseminateto almost any organ, but the meninges, bone and skin are very imporatnt?
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Coccidioides immitis
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What is erythema nodosum
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Red tender nodules on extensor surfaces(shins). It is a sign of cell mediated immunity and commonly occurs after granulomatous diseases such as coccidioidomycosis, tbc, and histoplasmosis. It tends to be a good prognostic factor and is not a sign of disseminated disease.
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What is dermatophytosis or tinea?
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A pruritic superficial fungal infection caused by several species of dermatophytes.
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How is it diagnosed?
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Visualization of hyphae microscopically in scraping from suspected lesion treated in 10% KOH. The diagnosis may be confirmed by culture.
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What dimorphic fungus is typically introduced into the skin by a plant thorn, causing a local pustule or ulcer with nodules along the draining lymphatic?
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Sporothrix schenckii
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