Microbiology Exam Trivia: MCQ! Quiz
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- 1.What is caused by Malassezia furfur?
- A.
Tinea Faciei
- B.
Otomycosis
- C.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- D.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- E.
Tinea Barbae
- 2.This is a monomorphic mold that causes cutaneous mycoses of the glabrous skin of the face. Doesn't involve the hair on the face.
- A.
Tinea Faciei
- B.
Otomycosis
- C.
Tinea Corporis
- D.
Tinea Barbae
- E.
Tinea Capitis Ecothothrix
- 3.What is the treatment for Pityriasis (tinea) Versicolor?
- A.
Fluconazole
- B.
Terbinafine
- C.
Griseofulvin
- D.
Miconazole
- E.
Ketoconazole
- 4.Which of the following shows partial protective immunity?
- A.
Tinea Pedis
- B.
Tinea Faciei
- C.
Pseudallescheriasis
- D.
Otomycosis
- E.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- 5.Otomycosis is NOT part of which species?
- A.
Aspergillus
- B.
Trichophyton
- C.
Penicillin
- D.
Mucor
- E.
Rhizopus
- 6.Which is an opportunistic mold, saprophytic, monomorphic mold that causes superficial infections of the outer ear?
- A.
Tinea Faciei
- B.
Otomycosis
- C.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- D.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- E.
Tinea Barbae
- 7.Which of the following DOES NOT have an incubation period of 10 to 14 days (2wks)?
- A.
Tinea Faciei
- B.
Tinea Barbae
- C.
Tinea Corporis
- D.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- E.
Tinea Unguium
- 8.Which of the following require re-treatment for chronic, relapsing lesions?
- A.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- B.
Tinea Faciei
- C.
Tinea Barbae
- D.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- E.
Otomycosis
- 9.Which is not a predisposing factor for Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor?
- A.
Use of lipid emulsions and illness
- B.
Malnutrition and low electrolytes
- C.
High Temperature and humity
- D.
High cortisol levels
- 10.Which of the following is found worldwide in the soil?
- A.
Tinea Faciei
- B.
Otomycosis
- C.
Tinea Endothrix
- D.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- E.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- 11.Which of the following can result in hair loss?
- A.
Tinea Faciei
- B.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- C.
Tinea Capitis Endothrix
- D.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- E.
Tinea Manuum
- 12.What is the incubation period for Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor?
- A.
Days
- B.
Two wks
- C.
Unknown
- D.
Months
- E.
Years
- 13.Which of the following if found in Africa and Europe?
- A.
Tinea Barbae
- B.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- C.
Tinea Favosa
- D.
Tinea Faciei
- E.
Tinea Manuum
- 14.I am an African American woman and I present with pinkish-white patches on the skin of my upper body. What do I have?
- A.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- B.
Tinea Favosa
- C.
Otomycosis
- D.
Tinea Barbae
- E.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- 15.Infection of Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor is most common between?
- A.
Adolescence and Elderly
- B.
Adolescence and Middle Age
- C.
Middle Age and Elderly
- D.
Neonates and Adolescence
- E.
Middle Age and Neonates
- 16.What are the incidence rates of Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor?
- A.
45-65%
- B.
40-60%
- C.
20-40%
- D.
40-50%
- E.
50-70%
- 17.KOH/PAS staining of skin scrapings show short, stubby hyphae and globose budding yeast cells (spaghetti and meatballs)
- A.
Tinea Favosa
- B.
Tinea Faciei
- C.
Otomycosis
- D.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- E.
Tinea Barbae
- 18.Infection with this can develop into itchy papules and pustules (inflammation of hair follicles or the lacrimal sac) or atopic dermatitis on the back and upper trunk.
- A.
Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
- B.
Tinea Barbae
- C.
Tinea Favosa
- D.
Otomycosis
- E.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- 19.Most infections of this mold resolve rapidly and spontaneously.
- A.
Tinea Faciei
- B.
Tinea Capitis Endothrix
- C.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- D.
Tinea Barbae
- E.
Tinea Corporis
- 20.Griseofulvin is used for all of the following except?
- A.
Tinea Barbae
- B.
Tinea Corporis
- C.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- D.
Tinea Capitis Endothrix
- E.
Tinea Faciei
- 21.In this infection conidia and hyphae are seen inside hair shafts on the KOH/PAS stains.
- A.
Tinea Corporis
- B.
Tinea Faciei
- C.
Tinea Barbae
- D.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- E.
Tinea Capitis Endothrix
- 22.Non-infective, cutaneous allergic reactions can occur as a result of this infection.
- A.
Tinea Capitis Endothrix
- B.
Tinea Favosa
- C.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- D.
Tinea Faciei
- E.
Tinea Barbae
- 23.A chronic infection that can persist through adult life.
- A.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- B.
Tinea Capitis Endothrix
- C.
Tinea Barbae
- D.
Tinea Corporis
- E.
Tinea Favosa
- 24.This is also known as gray-patch ringworm that is a prepubertal infection of the scalp, eyelashes and eyebrows.
- A.
Tinea Capitis Ectothrix
- B.
Tinea Capitis Endothrix
- C.
Tinea Faciei
- D.
Tinea Corporis
- E.
Tinea Favosa
- 25.What is the treatment for Tinea Capitis Ectothrix?
- A.
Fluconazole
- B.
Griseofluvin
- C.
Terbinafine
- D.
Ketoconazole
- E.
Miconazole
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