The Most Common Fungal Pathogen Infecting the Mouth and the Esophagus

question 6

Multiple Choice

The most common fungal pathogen infecting the mouth and the esophagus of patients with AIDS is

• A) Candida albicans
• B) Cryptococcus neoformans
• C) Aspergillus fumigatus
• D) Histoplasma capsulatum
• E) Cryptosporidium

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Definitions:

Deprived Environment

A living situation in which an individual lacks essential resources, stimulation, and conditions considered necessary for healthy physical and psychological development.

Brain Activity

The electrical and chemical processes occurring within the brain that facilitate cognition, perception, and bodily functions.

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Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer surrounding nerve fibers, crucial for speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.