phycomycosis is also called______________?

Correct answer: D. Mucormycosis

A. Botryomycosis
B. Coccidiomycosis
C. phytomycosis
D. Mucormycosis

Explanation

Phycomycosis is an older, broad term for fungal infections caused by zygomycetes, especially mucormycosis. Botryomycosis is bacterial, while coccidioidomycosis is caused by Coccidioides.

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