Fungi:
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1) How do fungi differ from bacteria?
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2) What is the reservoir of Pneumocystis carinii infection?
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3) Why is it more difficult to produce antifungal than antibacterial drugs?
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4) Where in the world is blastomycosis found?
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5) What fungi are normal commensals?
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6) Are the following true or false?

(a) Cryptococcus neoformans is found in pigeon droppings.
True False

(b) Candida albicans is the only species of Candida that can be found in the female genital tract.
True False

(c) Ergot poisoning is caused by a fungus.
True False

(d) Sporotrichosis is an occupational hazard of gardeners.
True False

(e) Candidal infections are more common in diabetic patients.
True False

7) What are principal means by which a fungal infection is identified?
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8) What is coccidioidomycosis?
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9) What is the mechanism of action of amphotericin B?
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10) Why has Pneumocystis carinii been reclassified from a protozoon to a fungus?
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