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Which is the most common fungal species (among these options) in the oral cavity?
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Correct answer: A. Aspergillus
- A. Correct among the choices. (Candida albicans is actually the most common oral fungus overall, but it is not listed; of these, Aspergillus is the most commonly encountered.)
- B. Blastomyces is a rare dimorphic systemic fungus.
- C. Cryptococcus mainly causes meningitis in the immunocompromised.
- D. Histoplasma is a systemic dimorphic fungus, uncommon orally.
Note: The true most-common oral fungus is Candida albicans, which is not offered; the best of the listed options is Aspergillus.
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