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
Vascular invasion is a characteristic feature of 
Select and explain. 
A. Candidiasis, B. Mucormycosis, C. Blastomycosis, D. Sporotrichosis
B: Mucormycosis
Answer: B: Mucormycosis 
Explanation: Mucormycosis occurs as a systemic infection following dissemination from a primary focus in the upper respiratory tract or nasal cavity. When the lung is the primary site of infection the fungi may invade the aeries to cause thrombosis and infraction. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition