Which of the following is false regarding dimorphic fungi?
Correct Answer: Cryptococcus is an example
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cryptococcus is an example(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 601, 609; Jawetz, 23rd/e, p. 645)Dimorphic Fungi* Fungi that have two growth forms, such as mold (filaments) and a yeast, which develop under different growth conditions.* In host tissues or cultures at 37degC they occur as yeasts, while in the soil and in cultures at 22degC they appear as moulds.* Most fungi causing systemic infections are dimorphic fungi.Examples:* Coccidioides.* Histoplasma.* Blastomyces.* Paracoccidioides.* Sporothrix (Sporotrichum).* Penicillium marneffi.
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