12-18-2008, 07:13 PM
Kentucky, a 39-year-old female develops shortness of breath and a low-grade fever. Chest x-rays reveal several irregular areas in both upper lung fields along with enlarged hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes. A biopsy of one of these lymph nodes reveals granulomatous inflammation. Multiple small yeasts surrounded by clear zones are seen within macrophages.
Which one of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this individual™s disease?
A.Aspergillus species
B.Blastomyces dermatitidis
C.C. albicans
D.Histoplasma capsulatum
E.Mucor
Which one of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this individual™s disease?
A.Aspergillus species
B.Blastomyces dermatitidis
C.C. albicans
D.Histoplasma capsulatum
E.Mucor