Not true about Histoplasma capsulatum ?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Capsulated Histoplasma capsulatum A dimorphic fungus Non encapsulated - The only medically impoant capsulated fungus is cryptococcus. Infection is acquired by inhalation of microconidia (small spores) in dust contaminated with bird or bat dropping. It causes intracellular infection of reticuloendothelial system. Clinical manifestations - Majority of patients are asymptomatic
Dimorphic fungus
May mimic TB
Capsulated
Mostly asymptomic