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*'''''False'''''
*'''''False'''''
*'''''Infection is through both ingestion and respiratory'''''
*'''''Infection is through both ingestion and respiratory'''''
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|<big>'''Which organs/bodily systems are affected?'''
|<big>'''Which organs/bodily systems are affected?'''
*'''''Pulmonary'''''
*'''''Pulmonary'''''
*'''''Intestinal'''''
*'''''Intestinal'''''
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|<big>'''Histoplasma capsulatum are found intracellularly in which type of cell?'''
|<big>'''Histoplasma capsulatum are found intracellularly in which type of cell?'''
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*'''''Macrophages'''''
*'''''Macrophages'''''
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|<big>'''How would you diagnose an infection?'''
|<big>'''How would you diagnose an infection?'''
*'''''Immunodiffusion'''''
*'''''Immunodiffusion'''''
*'''''A positive skin test indicates exposure only (not an active infection)'''''
*'''''A positive skin test indicates exposure only (not an active infection)'''''
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|<big>'''How would you treat an infection?'''
|<big>'''How would you treat an infection?'''
*'''''If Amphotericin B is contra-indicated, imidazoles can be given'''''
*'''''If Amphotericin B is contra-indicated, imidazoles can be given'''''
*'''''In acute and disseminated cases, the prognosis is poor'''''
*'''''In acute and disseminated cases, the prognosis is poor'''''
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