In the Midwestern part of the United States, what is the most common fungal infection of the lungs?
a. Cryptococcosis
b. Histoplasmosis
c. Blastomycosis
d. Coccidioidomycosis
B
Histoplasma capsulatum is found in major river valleys of the Midwest. Other fungi will be found in the other areas of the country.
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