Test Your Knowledge - January 2003

Questions

1. Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS) is a severe illness that has been attributed to fungal exposures. ODTS is:

iA. A common illness caused by pollens and indoor allergens such as dust, mite, mold spores, and animal dander, characterized by an itchy, runny, sneezy, or stuffy nose, and itchy eyes. iB. An immune-mediated disease that requires repeated exposures to the same causative agent. iC. An uncommon disorder characterized by accumulation of iron in the form of hemosiderin in the lungs. iD. An abrupt onset of fever, …