Which fungal infection is commonest in neutropenia: (A) Candida, (B) Histoplasma, (C) Aspergillus niger, (D) Aspergillus fumigatus
Answer is A. Candida - chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a serious manifestation seen in immunodeficiency states. Candida albicans is the normal inhabitant of skin, GIT, oral and vaginal cavities. Candidiasis is an oppounistic endogenous infection. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition .