Aspergillosis — MCQs

On CT chest, the 'halo sign' is particularly associated with which condition in immunocompromised patients?

Which of the following diseases has the largest submerged portion in the iceberg model of disease?

A 55-year-old woman presents with persistent cough, fever, and hemoptysis. Sputum shows branching septate hyphae. What is the likely pathogen?

Which of the following is typically not associated with allergic pulmonary aspergillosis?

A chest CT shows 'finger-in-glove' sign. Which additional finding would best support allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?

Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by Aspergillus?

A 70 year old farmer, presented to you with complaints of yellowish discolouration of his finger nails for the past 6 months, he also gives history of recurrent episodes of itching in the groin for which he used to take local home made herbal remedy. On examination 3 of his toe nails also show similar change with tunneling. Which among the following is the best test for rapid confirmation of your diagnosis?

Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this finding?

A diabetic patient presents with facial pain, black nasal eschar and eye pain following corticosteroid therapy. What is the etiological agent?

A patient presents with fever, headache, and neck stiffness suggestive of meningitis. CSF examination is performed, and Nigrosin stain reveals encapsulated budding yeast cells. Which of the following organisms is the most likely causative agent?