This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Which among the following is the most common fungal infection seen in immunocompetent patients: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Aspergillus, B. Cryptococcus, C. Candida, D. Penicillium marneffei', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. (c) Candida PR Arora 2/e, p 671. Clinical Mycology FlirN J Anaessie 2/e, p 2, 11. 6,37 Candidiasis is the commonest mycosis involving skin, its appendeges, mucosa and internal organs. Oral thrush and vulvovaginal candidiasis are commonest manifestation of candida in immunocompetent. Other impoant points: Aspergillus is the most common fungal sinus infection in immunocompetent patients ...Clinical Mycology by Elias J Anaessie 2/e, p 631 Candida is the most common cause of nosocomial fungal infection ...Clinical Mycology by Elias J Anaessie 2/e, P No. 2 Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common cause of community associated oppuinistic fungal infection Clinical Mycology by Elias J Anaessie 2/e, P No. 11 Cryptococcus neoformans is the most life threatening fungal pathogen.', 'role': 'assistant'}]