Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A farmer who has had a cough for several months has noticed a lack of energy lately. He is being tested for histoplasmosis. Which factor reported by the client would be most related to the diagnosis of histoplasmosis?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Cleaning chicken houses exposes the client to bird droppings, a common source of Histoplasma capsulatum, the fungus causing histoplasmosis.