Most common fungal infection in neutropenic patient is: September 2005: (A) Candidiasis, (B) Aspergillosis, (C) Histoplasmosis, (D) None of the above
Answer is A. Ans. A: Candidiasis The most common fungal pathogens associated with invasive disease in humans are oppounistic yeasts (e.g., Candida albicans) or filamentous fungi (e.g., Aspergillus spp.).