Which of the following is most likely to be acquired by traumatic inoculation?
All dimorphic fungi are acquired the respiratory route exceptSporothrixschenkiiwhich is acquired in majority bytraumatic inoculation of conidia. Sporotrichosis- Caused by Sporothrixschenkii (dimorphic fungus) akaRose gardeners disease Most cases are acquired cutaneous inoculation or walking bare foot. M/c seen in farmers, spread by thorn prick. Is a chronic mycotic disease that typically involves skin,subcutaneous tissue and regional lymphatics. Enlarged lymphnodes extending centripetally as a beaded chain are a characteristic finding Yeast form shows broad based budding or cigar shape Mould form shows flower like sporulation
Blastomyces dermatitidis
Sporothrix schenkii
Coccidioides immitis
Paracoccidiodes brasiliensis
NEET Jan 2020