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Explain of Infection

17. Coccidioides immitis, high power microscopic

This is a fungal abscess of the lung. Note the yellow tan material in the abscess. It is very firm material, because it is composed of fungal hyphae. This one is due to Aspergillus. Aspergillus has a habit of colonizing previously formed cavities, such as those with tuberculosis.

（本图片资料来源自美国犹他大学）