​Match the Following Terms or Phrases with the Correct Description

question 22

Multiple Choice

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.
-​Candidemia

• A)​A condition of diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous and connective tissues.
• B)​A morphological characteristic of being separated by a dividing structure.
• C)​Fungal infection in humans and animals characterized by a reddened, raised circular shape and usually a clearer center.
• D)​Types of fungal organisms that can exist as either yeast form or mold form depending on the environmental and growth conditions.
• E)​Penetration of arteries or veins by pathogenic organisms to gain access to the circulatory system.
• F)​Something that is widespread, found everywhere, or constantly encountered.
• G)​General term used for a fungal infection which can be superficial, subcutaneous, or systemic in nature.
• H)​Fungal cells that produce conidia by growing in length and tapering toward the tip.
• I)​The pathogenic presence of a species of yeast in the circulating bloodstream.
• J)A condition of fungal skin infection also known as tinea.

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Definitions:

Categorical Variable

A variable that represents groups or categories with no intrinsic ranking or order.

Expected by Chance

An outcome or result that occurs without a deliberate intention, as if by random occurrence or luck.

Two-sample Chi-square

A statistical test used to compare the difference between two categorical variables from two different populations.

Dependent

Referring to a variable in scientific research that is expected to change as a result of manipulations of independent variable(s).