Which fungus commonly causes cutaneous ulcers and can cause extensive abscess formation and tissue destruction?
a) Pneumocystis jirovecii
b) Histoplasma capsulatum
c) Coccidioides immitis
d) Blastomyces dermatitidis
Ans: d) Blastomyces dermatitidis
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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