An avid gardener in eastern North America begins to have a fever and cough. A sample from her lungs contains yeast cells and pus. She may be infected with

A. Amanita phalloides.
B. Blastomyces dermatitidis.
C. Claviceps purpurea.
D. Mucor.
E. Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.


Answer: B

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