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1. Select ONE of the following fugal agents for your assignment.
Select ONE of the following fugal agents for your assignment.Aspergillus, Tinea pedis,
Candida albicans, Coccidioides, Pneumocystis jirovecii, Blastomyces, Cryptococcus
neoformans, Histoplasma, Tinea corporisStep 2Research the chosen fungal agent to
examine the anatomical structures and diseases associated with it. Step 3 Using the
template below answer the following questions:Where the organism is normally found and
how is it spread?What are the virulence factors of the organism? What are the symptoms
and incubation period of the infection caused by the organism? How would you diagnose an
infection caused by the organism?Describe how the organism infects different organs and
how the immune system responds to infection.What is the current treatment plan for the
infections caused by the organism and the treatment success rate?What populations are
most at risk for infection?What environments and sources are associated with the
organism? What are some public health implications of the infection caused by the
agent?What precautions can the public take to prevent infections?Assignment File(s)
