Coccidioides immitis Flashcards
1
Q
It is a _ fungus that grows as a mold in the soil and as _ in the body
A
Dimorphic, Spherules
2
Q
Infection usually results from the _ of _ spores (arthroconidinia), hence the primary site of infection is the _
A
Inhalation of asexual spores
Lungs
3
Q
The most important host defense against this organism is
A
Cell-mediated immunity
