Question

1)The acid fast stain is used to identify Mycobacterium and _________ The fungus or yeast most commonly encountered in clinical practice is __________,________ 2) The most aggressive fungal invader of the male groin is __________,_______ 3)A patient presented with a cough, night sweats.Pertinent history includes having spent a month in the jungle of Panama.The organism is most likely to be identified as _________,______________ 4)slide effects of Aminoglycoside include _________

Answer 1

1) The acid fast stain is used to identify Mycobacterium and Nocardia.

The acid fast stain, stains the mycolic acids present in the cell wall. The acid-fast bacteria are stained by normal stains such as crystal violet, due to the absence of peptidoglycan.

The fungus or yeast most commonly encountered in clinical practice is Candida albicans, Candida glabrata. These organisms are the common causes of candidiasis.

2) The most aggressive fungal invader of the male groin is Tinea cruris.

It is a type of dermatophytic infection, caused by Tinea. The organism causes jock itch of groin, which leads to itching, rash, and redness in groin.

3) A patient presented with a cough, night sweats.Pertinent history includes having spent a month in the jungle of Panama.The organism is most likely to be identified as Malaria.

It is because Panama, Colombia is considered as malaria endemic region. The symptoms of malaria include night sweat, fever and cough.

4) The side effects of aminoglycosides are:

- Appetite loss

-Upset stomach

-Vomiting

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