Which fungal infection is commonest in neutropenia?: (A) Candida, (B) Histoplasma, (C) Aspergillus niger, (D) Aspergillus fumigatus
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Candida . Cell mediated immune responses, especially CD4 cells, are impoant in controlling mucocutaneous candidiasis. . The neutrophil is probably crucial for resistance to systemic candidiasis.