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Aspergillus requires how long for growth and sporolation |
Growth in 4-5 days ; Sporolation in 1-3 weeks |
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Aspergillus species are differentiated based on |
Spores they produce, the colour of the spores etc |
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The most common Aspergillus species |
Aspergillus fumigatus (accounts for 95% of infections in Western regions) |
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Which Aspergillus is common in India and Nigeria |
A. flavus |
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Mention the Aspergillus species known |
• Aspergillus fumigatus• Aspergillus flavus• Aspergillus niger• Aspergillus nidulans |
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Mention other infections caused by Aspergillus species |
• keratitis • Finger nail infection (onychomycosis) • Subcutaneous infection • Sinusitis
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Which culture media can be used for all fungi |
Sabourand dextrose agar |
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Yeasts resemble which organisms |
Bacteria |
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The most common Candida species is |
Candida albicans (responsible for 50% of infections by candida) |
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Infections caused by candida |
• Thrush (oral candidiasis) • Esophagitis • Genital tract candidiasis • Cutaneous candidiasis (e.g diaper rash)
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Spores formed on pseudo mycelium of candida are called |
chlamydospores |
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The 3 serological tests for Cryptococcus are |
• Latex agglutination test for capsular ANTIGEN• Tube Agglutination test for ANTIBODY• Indirect fluorescent test for ANTIBODY |
