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Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi
Bauman - Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 6th Edition
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Capitolo 22, Problema 5

Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.


_____ Sporotrichosis is often caused by introduction of fungi beneath the skin by a thorn prick.

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Read the statement carefully: 'Sporotrichosis is often caused by introduction of fungi beneath the skin by a thorn prick.'
Recall that Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii, which is commonly found in soil, plants, and decaying vegetation.
Understand the mode of transmission: Sporotrichosis typically occurs when the fungus is introduced into the skin through minor trauma such as a thorn prick or a splinter.
Evaluate the statement based on this knowledge: since the infection is indeed caused by fungi introduced beneath the skin by a thorn prick, the statement is true.
Therefore, no changes are needed to the underlined phrase because it correctly describes the cause of Sporotrichosis.

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Sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection caused by the dimorphic fungus Sporothrix schenckii. It typically affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues, often following traumatic implantation such as a thorn prick. The infection is characterized by nodular lesions that may ulcerate and spread along lymphatic channels.

Fungal Transmission via Traumatic Inoculation

Certain fungi, including Sporothrix schenckii, enter the body through breaks in the skin caused by injuries like thorn pricks. This mode of transmission is called traumatic inoculation and is common in environmental fungi that live in soil or plant material, leading to localized infections.
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