A bone marrow transplant patient on immunosuppressive therapy develops a fever and begins coughing up blood. A lung mass is identified and cultures confirm infection with Aspergillus fumigatus.
Which statement best describes this pathogen?

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A bone marrow transplant patient on immunosuppressive therapy develops a fever and begins coughing up blood. A lung mass is identified and cultures confirm infection with Aspergillus fumigatus.

Which statement best describes this pathogen?

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A dimorphic fungus that converts to a yeast form in host tissues

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A yeast that normally colonises the gastrointestinal tract

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A mold acquired by inhalation of environmental spores

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A dermatophyte restricted to keratinised tissues

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