Fungi

Question 1

mycology is the study of

Answer 1

fungi

Question 2

subclinical/inapparent symptoms of ringworm are usually seen in (2)

Answer 2

• young kittens

- rodents

Question 3

this is the most common form of symptoms for ringworm

Answer 3

ringed lesions

Question 4

nodular or tumorous lesions are called

Answer 4

kerions

Question 5

ringworm must be differentiated from (2)

Answer 5

• mite infestations

- hypersensitivity reactions

Question 6

__% of positive cases will fluoresce with a Wood’s lamp

Answer 6

50%

Question 7

this is the type of ringworm that will show up with Wood’s Lamp (genus, species)

Answer 7

Microsporum canis

Question 8

these may cause a false positive with a Wood’s Lamp

Answer 8

topicals (lotions, etc.)

Question 9

(low/high) pH inhibits most bacterial growth and promotes fungal growth

Answer 9

low pH (5.6)

Question 10

alkaline metabolites change color to

Answer 10

red