This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Desert rheumatism is caused by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cryptococcus, B. Candida, C. Coccidioides, D. Chromoblastomycosis
C: Coccidioides
Answer: C: Coccidioides 
Explanation: Ans. C. CoccidioidesSporothrix (Sporotrochosis), Histoplasma (Histoplasmosis), Coccidioides (Desert rheumatism or Valley fever), Paracoccidioides (South American Blastomycosis), Blastomyces (North American Blastomycosis), Talaromycesmarneffei.