Which of the following human diseases may result from exposure to soil containing the microbe responsible?
A) blastomycosis
B) giardiasis
C) crown gall disease
D) cryptosporidiosis
E) saxitoxin poisoning

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Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the microbe Blastomyces found in soil and decaying organic matter. People can become infected by inhaling fungal spores present in contaminated soil, leading to respiratory symptoms and sometimes disseminated infection affecting various organs of the body.

Option B) giardiasis is caused by the parasite Giardia, which is found in contaminated water, food, or surfaces contaminated with feces.

Option C) crown gall disease is a plant disease caused by a bacterium called Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

Option D) cryptosporidiosis is caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium found in contaminated water, food, or feces.

Option E) saxitoxin poisoning is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of marine algae and shellfish that have consumed these algae. It is not related to soil exposure.

Which of the Following Human Diseases May Result from Exposure