This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is NOT considered to cause an opportunistic fungal infection? a. Candida ... (Read 25 times)

gonzo233

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is NOT considered to cause an opportunistic fungal infection?
 
  a. Candida albicans
  b. Aspergillus
  c. Coccidioides immitis
  d. Cryptococcus neoformans

Question 2

Fungal diseases cause which type of pulmonary disorder?
 
  a. An acute restrictive disorder
  b. A chronic restrictive disorder
  c. An acute obstructive disorder
  d. A chronic obstructive disorder


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kaykay69

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Opportunistic yeast pathogens such as Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Aspergillus also are associated with lung infections in certain patients.

Answer to Question 2

B
Fungal diseases of the lung cause a chronic restrictive pulmonary disorder.


gonzo233

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

shailee

  • Member
  • Posts: 392
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.

Did you know?

Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Gangrene of the toes and foot as a result of an infection often means eventual amputation. Gangrene of the toes and foot as a result of an infection often means eventual amputation.
Tracking Infection Tracking Infection
Candida albicans Candida albicans
Immanuel Kant (1724–1804). German philosopher considered by many to be the greatest thinker of the ... Immanuel Kant (1724–1804). German philosopher considered by many to be the greatest thinker of the ...
This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ... This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ...
Sample prescriptions of drugs for oral fungal infections. Sample prescriptions of drugs for oral fungal infections.
Video: Fertilization and Development

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library