Dimorphic fungi exist as _____ forms in the environment and as _____ forms in their hosts.

Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.

_____ Chromoblastomycosis and phaeohyphomycosis are both caused by dark-pigmented ascomycetes.

Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.

_____ Sporotrichosis is often caused by introduction of fungi beneath the skin by a thorn prick.

Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.

_____ Coccidioidomycosis does not occur normally outside the Western Hemisphere.

Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.

_____ Almost everyone has allergies to fungal elements.

The true fungal pathogens are _____   , _____  , _____ , and_____ (give genus and specific epithet).

Many antifungal agents target the compound _____ in fungal cytoplasmic membranes.

_____ are tumorlike fungal infections.

Sporotrichosis is caused by the traumatic introduction of ______ into the skin (give genus and species).