Which of the Following Fungal Infections May Progress to Infection

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following fungal infections may progress to infection of the brain?

• A) Coccidioides immitis
• B) Cryptococcus neoformans
• C) Mucor
• D) both Coccidioides immitis and Cryptococcus neoformans
• E) Coccidioides immitis, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Mucor

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