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Microscopic examination of a gray-white mold described as a “lid lifter” revealed erect sporangiophores immediately adjacent to the rhizoids.  This genus is probably

Which Aspergillus species, recovered from sputum or bronchial mucus, is the most common cause of pulmonary aspergillosis?

“Thrush” is most commonly associated with infections caused by

Laboratory professionals should always work under a biological safety hood when working with cultures of

Which of the following yeasts produce only blastoconidia on cornmeal Tween 80 agar?

A patient has presented with dark brown macules on the palms of their hands.  The physician is concerned this could be malignant melanoma.  However, it could also be a superficial fungal infection caused by this organism.

Your patient is experiencing arrythmias, a disruption of coordinated electrical conduction in the heart.  You suspect that there is an abnormality in your patient’s  _ , which is the intercellular junctions which modulates coordinated conduction.

Which of the following stains greatly enhances the visibility of fungi by binding the cell walls, causing the fungi to fluoresce blue-white or apple green?

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

Which of the following are only found in plant cells?