Multiple choice

The presence of fungi in the blood is known as

  1. Esophageal candidiasis

  2. Fungemia

  3. Histoplasmosis

  4. Mycosis
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Fungemia is the presence of fungi or yeasts in the blood. It is most commonly caused by Candida species but can be caused by other fungi as well, including Aspergillus and Cryptococcus. It is most commonly seen in immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patients with severe neutropenia, oncology patients, or in patients with intravenous catheters.

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