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
Germ tube test is used in the diagnosis of 
Select and explain. 
A. Candida albicans, B. Cryptococcus, C. Histoplasma, D. Coccidiomycosis
A: Candida albicans
Answer: A: Candida albicans 
Explanation: Candida albicans has the ability to form germ tubes within 2hrs when incubated in human serum at 37C. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition