A plantprick can produces sporotrichosis.All are true statements about sporotrichosis except:: (A) Is a chronic mycotic disease that typically involves skin,subcutaneous tissue and regional lymphatics, (B) Most cases are acquired cutaneous inoculation, (C) Enlarged lymphnodes extending centripetally as a beaded chain are a characteristic finding, (D) It is an occupational disease of butchers,doctors
Answer is D. Sporotrichosis - Caused by Sporothrix schenkii (dimorphic fungus) 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