This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: AIIMS 2017, Subject name: Microbiology
Which is not a dimorphic fungi? 
Select and explain. 
A. P. marneffi, B. Histoplasma capsulatum, C. Blastomyces dermatitidis, D. Pneumocystis jirovecii
D: Pneumocystis jirovecii
Answer: D: Pneumocystis jirovecii 
Explanation: Dimorphic fungi :- They exist as molds in the environment at ambient temperature(250C) and as yeasts in human tissues at body temperature(370C). several medically impoant fungi are thermally dimorphic such as:- Histoplasma capsulatum Blastomyces dermatitidis Coccidiodes immitis Paracoccidiodes brasiliensis Penicillium marneffei Sporothrix schenckii All of the above mentioned dimorphic fungi causes systemic mycoses except sporothrix which is responsible for sub cutaneous infection.