Which of the following fungus can cause diseases in humans?

Penicillium

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Ustilago

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Puccinia

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Penicillium
Penicillium can cause diseases in humans. Penicillium marneffei is a rising pathogenic fungus, that can cause a fatal systemic mycosis in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Penicillium marneffei infection is endemic in tropical Asia, especially Thailand, northeastern India, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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