True pathogenic fungi
a. are transmissible from person to person
b. cause primary pulmonary infections
c. are endemic to specifi c geographic areas
d. both b and c

Outline the diseases caused by Candida albicans and the area of the body where each commonly manifests.

List the conditions that can increase the risk of developing candidiasis.

What are the treatments for localized and systemic candidiasis?

Briefly describe three superficial mycoses.

Respond using verbal or written explanations. If you decide to travel outside the United States, which one of the two temperature conversion formulas should you take? Explain your answer.

If you decide to travel outside the United States, which one of the two temperature conversion formulas should you take? Explain your answer.

Describe three forms of fungal toxinoses and the agents involved in them.

What is necessary in treatment?

Identify the common habitats of Histoplasma capsulatum, Coccidioides immitis, Blastomyces dermatitidis, and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.

What is the diffi culty in ridding the epidermal tissues of certain dermatophytes?

Differentiate between systemic, subcutaneous, cutaneous, and superficial infections.

Outline the differences between true and opportunistic fungal pathogens with regard to the habitat of the fungus, its geographic location, nature of infection, and immunity developed.

What medical conditions commonly predispose patients to mycotic infection?