Author Question: The condition that is associated with vomiting of copious amounts of gastric and upper-intestinal ... (Read 111 times)

colton · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The condition that is associated with vomiting of copious amounts of gastric and upper-intestinal secretions, resulting in the loss of large quantities of water and electrolytes is referred to as chronic enteritis.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Give two diseases caused by highly pathogenic fungi, their etiologic agents, and organs affected.

What will be an ideal response?

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

Histoplasmosis: Histoplasma capsulatum causes histoplasmosis via inhalation of dust containing fungal spores.
Coccidioidomycosis: Coccidiodes immitis causes coccidioidomycosis, an acute pulmonary infection, or may also cause a chronic and severe systemic disease. Transmission is via inhalation of fungal spores.