Which fungus does not commonly cause systemic infection?a. Blastomyces b. Cryptococcusc. Histoplasma d. Malassezia

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Which fungus does not commonly cause systemic infection?
a. Blastomyces

b. Cryptococcus
c. Histoplasma

d. Malassezia

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A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as mold, and yeast. Fungi have worldwide distribution and grow in a wide range of habitats, including extreme environments such as deserts or areas with high salt concentration as well as in deep-sea sediments.

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