Which one of the following organisms is the most common opportunistic pathogen in persons with AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)?

Many fungal infections are transmitted to man via inhalation of infectious structures. Which one of the following diseases is usually NOT contracted in this manner?

Several children in a second-grade classroom developed tinea capitis. Under a Wood’s lamp their infected hairs showed yellow-green fluorescence. The infection is most likely caused by:

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)