The opportunistic pathogen ________ is metabolically and morphologically distinctive from other fungi and is not effectively treated with antifungal medications.

A. Candida albicans
B. Blastomyces dermatitidis
C. Aspergillus
D. Microsporum
E. Pneumocystis jirovecii


Answer: E

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