This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Mycotic abscesses are due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Bacterial infection, B. Fungal infection, C. Viral infection, D. Mixed infection
B: Fungal infection
Answer: B: Fungal infection 
Explanation: As the name suggests, mycotic abscesses are caused by fungal infections.
However remember that mycotic aneurysm is a misnomer and is caused due to bacterial infection of arterial wall. The infection weakens the wall to cause aneurysm formation (Organisms are usually Staphylococcal, streptococcal, or salmonella)