11 Questions
Where are the polypoid masses typically found in patients with lobomycosis?
Nasal mucosa, conjunctiva, genitalia, and rectum
How is lobomycosis typically acquired?
Through minor scratches or insect bites from the environment
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lobomycosis?
It is highly contagious
What is the primary mode of infection of Sporotrichosis?
Through a puncture wound from a thorn or splinter contaminated with the fungus
What is the name of the fungal agent that causes lobomycosis?
Lacazia loboi
Why is lobomycosis considered an enigmatic illness?
Because the etiological agent cannot be cultured and grown in vitro and is unresponsive to antifungal treatments
What is the typical incubation period of Sporotrichosis?
1 to 12 weeks
What is the name of the fungus that causes Sporotrichosis?
Sporothrix schenckii
What is the name of the disease that affects the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, oropharynx, conjunctiva, rectum, and external genitalia?
Rhinosporidiosis
What is the class that Rhinosporidium seeberi is currently classified under?
Mesomycetozoea
Who are the occupational groups most at risk of getting Sporotrichosis?
Florists, gardeners, and forestry workers
Test your knowledge about sporotrichosis, a subcutaneous mycosis caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. Learn about how the disease spreads, its connection to gardening, and the occupational risks associated with it.
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