Medical fungi I

Which organism causes pityriasis versicolor?

• Malassezia furfur

• Trichophyton rubrum

• Exophiala werneckii

• Trichosporon begelii

Which superficial fungal infection requires immediate treatment?

• Tinea versicolor

• Dermatophytosis

• Keratomycosis

• Tinea nigra

Fungi that can grow in both yeast and mold forms are called __________.

• Dimorphic fungi

• Dichrotomous

• Bimorphic fungi

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A patient presents with hard black nodules attached to hair shafts. Which fungal infection is most likely?

• White piedra

• Black piedra

• Tinea capitis

• Pityriasis versicolor

Which of the following sites is most commonly affected by Candida infection?

• Oral cavity

• Nails

• Hair

• Cornea

Which fungal infection is commonly transmitted from pets such as cats to humans?

• Tinea versicolor

• Tinea corporis

• White piedra

• Candidiasis

Which of the following conditions increases the risk of cutaneous candidiasis?

• Moist skin folds

• Dry scalp

• Contact with infected animals

• Exposure to sunlight

Based on the lesion shown in the image, what is the most likely diagnosis?

• Tinea cruris

• Tinea unguium

• Tinea pedis

• Tinea corporis

Fungal infection of the nails is called __________.

• Tinea cruris

• Tinea unguium

• Tinea pedis

• Tinea corporis

Which of the following fungi causes dermatophytosis?

• Epidermophyton

• Trichosporon

• Candida

• Malassezia