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| Where is candida normally found? |
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| If hematogenous candidiasis is suspected what must you do? |
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Definition
| dilated exam of eyes and treat if cotton-ball like chorioretinitis is present |
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| What is seen on KOH prep in candidiasis? |
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| What is the topical and systemic drug of choice for candidiasis? |
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Definition
topical - nystatin
systemic - fluconazole |
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| What is found in pigeon droppings, and eucalyptus trees? |
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Definition
| Cryptococcosis (Cryptococcus neoformans) |
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| What is the most important risk factor for cryptococcosis? |
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Definition
| suppressed cell-mediated immunity |
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| What test detects antigens >90% of the time for cryptococcosis? |
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| What is the treatment for cyrptococcosis? |
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Definition
| IV amphotericin B w/flucytosine |
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Term
| pneumocystis jiroveci is a fungus that causes pneumonia in patients with what? |
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Definition
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| What confirms the diagnosis with pneumocystosis? |
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Definition
| methenamine-silver staining of induced sputum |
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| What is the treatment of choice for pneumocystosis? |
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Definition
| IV trimethorprim-sulfamethoxazole |
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| What sputum finding is seen with aspergillosis? |
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Definition
| expectoration of sputum containing brown plugs |
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| What test should be performed in all patients suspected of having invasive aspergillosis? |
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Definition
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| What is the recommended agent for treating invasive aspergillosis? |
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Definition
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| What manifestation is most commonly seen with zygomycosis?? |
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Definition
| cutaneous infections on extremities |
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| What should alert one to possible rhinocerbral disease with zygomycosis? |
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Definition
| black eschar on the nasal or palatal mucosa |
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