Question
Microbiology Question on Virology and Mycology
A patient with cervical lymphadenopathy and is found to be retropositive. A fungal culture depicts a velvety growth with red diffusible pigment on the underside, as shown below. Which is the most likely causative organism?
A
Talaromyces marneffei
B
Blastomyces
C
Aspergillus
D
Pneumocystis jirovecii
Answer
Talaromyces marneffei
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Talaromyces marneffei