Anatomic alterations found in the lungs of patients with a fungal infection include:

1. fibrosis of lung parenchyma.
2. alveolar-capillary destruction.
3. hyperinflation.
4. mucosal edema.
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 4


A
Fibrosis of lung parenchyma and alveolar-capillary destruction will be among the changes found in the lungs of patients with a fungal infection. Hyperinflation and mucosal edema are not typically found.

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