Not true about Histoplasma capsulatum ?: (A) Dimorphic fungus, (B) May mimic TB, (C) Capsulated, (D) Mostly asymptomic
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Capsulated Histoplasma capsulatum A dimorphic fungus Non encapsulated - The only medically impoant capsulated fungus is cryptococcus. Infection is acquired by inhalation of microconidia (small spores) in dust contaminated with bird or bat dropping. It causes intracellular infection of reticuloendothelial system. Clinical manifestations - Majority of patients are asymptomatic