FPGEE for National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Practice Exam

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Which term is synonymous with candidiasis?

  1. Myositis

  2. Moniliasis

  3. Dermatitis

  4. Histoplasmosis

The correct answer is: Moniliasis

Candidiasis, commonly known as a yeast infection, is caused by the overgrowth of Candida species, particularly Candida albicans. The term "moniliasis" is synonymous with candidiasis; it refers to the same fungal infection attributed to these yeast organisms. This interchangeability comes from the historical classification of fungi in which Candida was previously referred to by the genus name Monilia. In contrast, the other terms listed refer to different conditions: myositis pertains to muscle inflammation, dermatitis involves skin inflammation or disorder, and histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, unrelated to Candida. Understanding these distinctions is crucial when identifying medical conditions and their respective pathogens.

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