In which of these diseases do bird droppings provide nutrients, especially nitrogen, to the fungus?

a) Histoplasmosis
b) Pneumocystispneumonia
c) Coccidioidomycosis
d) Aspergillosis


Answer: a) Histoplasmosis

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a. irrigation for agriculture must stop b. water withdrawals cannot exceed replenishment c. per-capita consumption must decrease d. per-capita consumption must increase e. water withdrawals must exceed replenishment

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