A frustrated patient with a fungal infection complains, "Why is the infection taking so long to heal?" Which response is most appropriate?
a. "Fungal infections are essentially incura-ble."
b. "Fungi form spores, which make them difficult to kill."
c. "Fungi can be considered natural flora and are protected by the body."
d. "Fungi can alter the patient's DNA and RNA."
B
Fungi are capable of forming spores, which makes them resistant to antifungal agents.
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