AAB MT EXAM MICRO MYCOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWER
This type of fungus causes no cellular responses by the host? - Answer-Superficial
mycosis
This condition, Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor, is caused by what organism? -
Answer-Malassezia furfur
Tinea nigra is what? - Answer-Black or brown regions found on the soles or palms.
What organisms causes Tinea nigra? - Answer-Exophiala (Cladosporirm) werneckii
Piedra is what? - Answer-Infection of the hair shaft.
Black piedra is caused by what organism? - Answer-Piedraia hortae
White piedra is caused by what organism? - Answer-Trichosporon beigelii
Candidiasis is caused by? - Answer-Candida albicans
Define Dermatomycoses - Answer-Disease that is the result of the host's reaction to
metabolic products of fungus.
Tinea (ringworm) of the hair and skin is? - Answer-Microsporum
Tinea (ringworm) of the skin and nails is? - Answer-Epidermophyton
Tinea (ringworm) of the skin, nails, and hair? - Answer-Trichophyton
What is subcutaneous mycoses? - Answer-Fungal disease that affects muscle and
subcutaneous tissues.
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