Candida lusitaniae and C. krusei must be accurately differentiated from other Candida species due to their unique intrinsic resistance to fungal agents. What are their expected results?
A) C. lusitaniae is resistant to amphotericin B while C. krusei is resistant to fluconazole.
B) C. lusitaniae is resistant to fluconazole while C. krusei is resistant to amphotericin B.
C) C. lusitaniae and C. krusei are resistant to amphotericin B.
D) C. lusitaniae and C. krusei are resistant to fluconazole.
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