Aspergillosis is a fungal infection and occurs only in _:
Correct answer: C. AIDS patient
- A. Male
- B. Female
- C. AIDS patient
- D. Athletes
Explanation
Aspergillosis occurs in humans, birds, and other animals. Aspergillosis occurs in chronic or acute forms which are clinically very distinct. Most cases of acute aspergillosis occur in people with severely compromised immune systems, e.g. those undergoing bone marrow transplantation.
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