AAB MT Exam Micro Mycology Questions
And Answers
This type of fungus causes no cellular responses by the host? -
correct answer ✅Superficial mycosis
This condition, Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor, is caused by
what organism? -
correct answer ✅Malassezia furfur
Tinea nigra is what? -
correct answer ✅Black or brown regions found on the soles or
palms.
What organisms causes Tinea nigra? -
correct answer ✅Exophiala (Cladosporirm) werneckii
Piedra is what? -
correct answer ✅Infection of the hair shaft.
Black piedra is caused by what organism? -
correct answer ✅Piedraia hortae
