Which of the following pathogenic organisms can be identified in sputum samples?
A) Pathogenic fungi
B) Pathogenic parasites
C) Pathogenic viruses
D) Both A and B
E) All of the above

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Diagnosis of fungal infections usually is based on culturing or microscopic observation of skin scrapings, hair samples, or samples of sputum or mucous membranes. Most parasites are identified in urine, sputum, tissue fluids, or tissue biopsy samples. Often, instead of culturing a specimen for a virus, the patient's blood sample or other body fluids are used to test for the specific antibody related to the suspected viral infection.

Which of the Following Pathogenic Organisms Can Be Identified in Sputum