Please solve Quickly Histoplasmosis is coined by addition of theprefix osis to the generic name of thepathogen. *TrueO FalseThe diagnosis of the causative agent ofpiedra alba is made by observing thepresence of irregular, white, soft nodulesalong the hair. *TrueFalse

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Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Histoplasmosis is coined by addition of the
prefix osis to the generic name of the
pathogen. *
True
O False
The diagnosis of the causative agent of
piedra alba is made by observing the
presence of irregular, white, soft nodules
along the hair. *
True
False

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