Which Are the Three Ways in Which Fungi Cause Illness

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which are the three ways in which fungi cause illness in humans?
1) Hypersensitivity - person has allergic reaction to fungal components.
2) Intoxication - fungus produces a toxin that is ingested.
3) Immune suppression - fungus destroys all red blood cells.
4)  Infection - fungus grows on body as a mycosis.

• A) 1, 2, and 3
• B) 2, 3, and 4
• C) 1, 3, and 4
• D) 4 only
• E) 1, 2, and 4

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