Mycology
Sample questions
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A 50-year-old patient with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy is at high risk for invasive aspergillosis. The most appropriate antifungal prophylactic agent is:
A 28-year-old marathon runner in Arizona who recently traveled through the desert develops Coccidioides pneumonia. His chest CT shows a thin-walled cavity that does not change over months and is asymptomatic on follow-up. The most appropriate management is:
Histoplasma capsulatum and Mycobacterium tuberculosis can both cause apical cavitary lung disease. A KEY laboratory feature that distinguishes Histoplasma is:
Sample flashcards
An athletic college student has scaly, pruritic erythematous patches in the groin and inner thighs. The scrotum is spared. KOH: septate hyphae. The diagnosis is: You picked: B. Candidal intertrigo; topical azole
Tissue biopsy from a patient with disseminated histoplasmosis stained with methenamine silver shows the characteristic morphology of Histoplasma capsulatum in tissue: You picked: E. Cigar-shaped yeast
A 50-year-old with prior pulmonary TB has chronic cough and occasional hemoptysis. CXR: a mobile round mass within a thin-walled cavity in the right upper lobe ('air crescent sign'). Sputum culture: Aspergillus fumigatus. The most likely diagnosis is: You picked: E. Echinococcal cyst
FAQ
What's covered in the Mycology topic?
Mycology covers high-yield mechanisms, clinical presentations, diagnostic workup, and management — drawn from First Aid, Pathoma, and the NBME content outline.
How many practice questions does Mycology have?
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Is Mycology on USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK?
Mycology appears on both Step 1 (foundational mechanisms) and Step 2 CK (clinical decision-making). Our questions are tagged by exam target so you can filter to just the Step you're studying.
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