Blastomyces dermatitidis 

A. usually enters through the gastrointestinal tract
B. is transmitted by skin contact with fomites.
C. causes Gilchrist disease and Chicago disease.
D. is a dermatophyte.
E. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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A) Muscular    

G) Respiratory  

B) Reproductive  

H) Skeletal 

C) Digestive 

I) Nervous 

D) Cardiovascular 

J) Endocrine 

E) Integumentary 

K) Lymphatic 

F) Urinary 

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