Multiple Choice
A 59-year-old patient with cancer who was receiving high doses of chemotherapy developed a secondary lung infection that was identified as a fungus.The organism disseminated,which ultimately was fatal to the patient.The organism isolated from sputum exhibited septate hyphae that were dichotomous.The organism is most likely which of the following?
A) Candida
B) Cryptococcus
C) Aspergillus
D) Zygomycetes
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