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