A patient, resident of Himachal Pradesh presented with a series of ulcers in a row, on his right leg. The biopsyfrom the affected area was taken and cultured on Sabouraud’s Dextrose agar. What would be the most likely causative organism?
Correct Answer: Sporothrixschenckii
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sporothrix schenckii(Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, 1665; Jawetz, 23rd/e, p. 633-634)Series of ulcers in a row suggests the diagnosis of sporotrichosis.
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