A 58-year-old patient was taken to surgery for debridement of the left sinus. Direct smear of the clinical material from the left sinus obtained at the time of surgery indicated the presence of a mucormycete (zygomycete). Which of the following factor(s) predisposes an individual to infection caused by the group of fungi? Select all that apply.

Dimorphic fungi demonstrate yeast cells at _______ and mycelium at _______.

Which one of the following is likely to be found in clinical specimens as normal microflora and as clinically significant isolates?

Provide 3 mechanisms that fungi use to gain resistance to antifungals. Briefly explain each.

Interpret the following medical histories into layman’s terms.  Incomplete interpretations will not receive credit.  All answers must be as those specified in the mod and/or textbook. OP with previous hx of COPD.  No chest complaints.

As the island of Hawaii continues to move away from the mantle plume, a new submarine volcano will be created. Off which coast would you expect the new submarine volcano to be forming? (Hint: recall which way the Pacific Plate is moving)  

Calculate the volume of 50.0 g of sodium chloride with a density 2.16 g/cm3.  (1 cm3 = 1 mL)

Balance the following double displacement equation: Silver bromide  +   Galium phosphate  —->   ___  _______  +  ____ ________

Which of the following is true of the two rock samples pictured here?   Sample A Sample B  

Give the formula aluminum phosphate