A plant prick can produce 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 lymph nodes extending centripetally as a beaded chain are a characteristic finding

D. It is an occupational disease of butchers and doctors

Correct Answer: It is an occupational disease of butchers and doctors

Description: Sporotrichosis is a chronic infection involving cutaneous, subcutaneous and lymphatic tissue. It is frequently encountered in Gardners, forest workers and manual labourers. It may develop in otherwise healthy individuals also. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition

Category: Microbiology

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