The mechanism by which most fungi caused disease is ________________?
Correct answer: C. hypersensitivity
- A. exotoxin production
- B. lecithinase production
- C. hypersensitivity
- D. Coagulase production
Explanation
Many fungi cause disease through tissue invasion or hypersensitivity reactions, and hypersensitivity is the best choice among the listed mechanisms. Exotoxins, lecithinase, and coagulase are not the usual general mechanisms of fungal pathogenicity.
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