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A yeast associated with leukemic patients that produces arthrospores is

A) Cyptococcus neoformans
B). Trichosporon species
C) Candida parapsilosis
D) Candida glabrata

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Answer: B). Trichosporon species

Step-by-step explanation:

The Trichosporon is the genus of the anamorphic fungi. In includes the yeast that exhibit no sexual states. These are known for their production of the arthrospore an asexual mode of reproduction in these fungi. These can be found in the soil, or in skin microbiota of the animals and humans. The Trichosporon species is known for severe infections in individuals with weak immune system.

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