Which of the following pathologies is caused by a fungal infection?
A) empyema
B) histoplasmosis
C) pneumothorax
D) silicosis
B) histoplasmosis
Correct. Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus carried in bird droppings. Empyema
is usually associated with bacterial infection. Pneumothorax is the collection of air or gas in the
pleural cavity. Silicosis develops from inhalation of silica dust.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)