Which of the following pathologies is caused by a fungal infection?
A)empyema
B)histoplasmosis
C)pneumothorax
D)silicosis

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Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by the inhalation of spores from the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Empyema is a condition where pus gathers in the pleural cavity, usually as a result of a bacterial infection. Pneumothorax is the collapse of the lung, usually caused by trauma or a ruptured airway. Silicosis is a lung disease caused by long-term exposure to silica particles, such as in mining or construction work.

Which of the Following Pathologies Is Caused by a Fungal