A yeast associated with leukemic patients that produces arthrospores is

A) Cyptococcus neoformans

B). Trichosporon species

C) Candida parapsilosis

D) Candida glabrata

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Drake Pennington

13 January, 22:49

A yeast associated with leukemic patients that produces arthrospores is

A) Cyptococcus neoformans

B). Trichosporon species

C) Candida parapsilosis

D) Candida glabrata

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Jayden Henry · Answer 1

Answer: B). Trichosporon species

Explanation:

The Trichosporon is the genus of the anamorphic fungi. In includes the yeast that exhibit no sexual states. These are known for their production of the arthrospore an asexual mode of reproduction in these fungi. These can be found in the soil, or in skin microbiota of the animals and humans. The Trichosporon species is known for severe infections in individuals with weak immune system.

A yeast associated with leukemic patients that produces arthrospores isA) Cyptococcus neoformansB). Trichosporon speciesC) Candida parapsilosisD) Candida glabrata

A yeast associated with leukemic patients that produces arthrospores is

A) Cyptococcus neoformans

B). Trichosporon species

C) Candida parapsilosis

D) Candida glabrata