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930 22 • Respiratory System Infections<br />

Figure 22.22<br />

22.4 Respiratory Mycoses<br />

Learning Objectives<br />

By the end of this section, you will be able to:<br />

• Identify the most common fungi that can cause infections of the respiratory tract<br />

• Compare the major characteristics of specific fungal diseases of the respiratory tract<br />

Fungal pathogens are ubiquitous in the environment. Serological studies have demonstrated that most people<br />

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