This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Asteroid bodies are seen in- 
Select and explain. 
A. Cryptococcosis, B. Histoplasmosis, C. Sporotrichosis, D. Aspergillosis
C: Sporotrichosis
Answer: C: Sporotrichosis 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Sporotrichosiso Fusiform cigar bodies are seen in sporotrichosis.o The organism (sporothrix schenckii) are usually described as tiny, cigar-shaped bodies, 3-5 microns in length, which bear from one to three small oval buds at either or both pales,o Occasionally a larger asteroid body may be seen.