pathogenic fungi h em 1 1 of 32> What\'s Alling the Bird Epthusiast? A 64-year-o

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pathogenic fungi h em 1 1 of 32> What's Alling the Bird Epthusiast? A 64-year-old man arrives at a hospital emergency room with signs and symptoms of serious pulmonary infection. He complains of a deep cough, bloodtinged sputum, night sweats, and weight loss. His liver and spleen feel enlarged upon physical examination. X-ray studies of his chest suggest tuberculosis, but a tuberculin skin test is negative, as is an HIV test. The man, an Ohio native, has recentl on his balcony, which attracts numerous birds, and he spends an hour a day cleaning up bird droppings. Skin tests are positive for histoplasmosis but inconclusive for y traveled to Africa and Asia. He is also an avid bird enthusiast who likes to feed pigeons. He also keeps many bird feeders Part A Coccidioides immitis Streptococcus pneumoniae 18

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Part A - The symptoms look like option b i.e histoplasmosis as it is often caused by bats or birds. Part B - option c is correct as it majorly affects the respiratory system causing the above symptoms. Part C - option b is correct- anti fungal is provided. Part D- b option as ohio river valley and china both are affected by this disease.

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