Which of the following is present in bat droppings, putting cavers at risk for this disease?
A) Coccidioides immitis
B) Histoplasma capsulatum
C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
D) Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)

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H. capsulatum is found in bat and bird droppings, putting anyone who comes into contact with the disturbed droppings at risk for histoplasmosis, including cavers, farmers, landscapers, and construction workers. Immunocompromised patients are also at risk for acquiring histoplasmosis.

Which of the Following Is Present in Bat Droppings, Putting