Asked by Vu Hoa Duong (K13_HN) on Jun 26, 2024

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Which of the following fungi cause disease in humans?

A) dermatophytes
B) Candida albicans
C) Histoplasma capsulatum
D) Coccidioides immitis
E) All of the answer choices list fungi that cause disease in humans.

Histoplasma Capsulatum

A fungus that can cause histoplasmosis, a respiratory disease, when its spores are inhaled from contaminated environments.

Dermatophytes

A group of fungi that cause skin, hair, and nail infections by feeding on keratin in these tissues.

Coccidioides Immitis

A fungus that can cause coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley fever, which is a disease that affects the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body.

  • Specify the human afflictions caused by fungi and protists, as well as their modes of transmission.
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Vaishnavi GunturuJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices (dermatophytes, Candida albicans, Histoplasma capsulatum, and Coccidioides immitis) can cause disease in humans.