Blastomyces dermatitidis

Question 1

what are the pulmonary clinical manifestations of B. dermatitidis?

Answer 1

coin-like lesions

Question 2

what systemic manifestations present in B. dermatitidis infx?

Answer 2

skin lesions (look like squamous cell carcinoma)
bone (osteolytic) lesions
GU tract

Question 3

in B. dermatitidis infx, microscopic examination of tissue samples will reveal what yeast form?

Answer 3

broad-based, budding yeast form with exceptionally thick walls

Question 4

what lab tests are used to identify B. dermatitidis?

Answer 4

ELISA

Immunodiffusion

Question 5

what is the treatment for B. dermatitidis?

Answer 5

amphotericin B lipid formulations

oral itraconazol

Question 6

how is B. dermatitidis prevented?

Answer 6

B. dermatitidis cannot be prevented