Sclerotic bodies measuring 3-5m in size, multi-septate, chestnut, brown color is characteristic of________________?
Correct answer: D. Chromoblastomycosis
- A. Histoplasmosis
- B. Rhinosporodiosis
- C. Phaeohypomycosis
- D. Chromoblastomycosis
Explanation
Chromoblastomycosis is identified histologically by brown, thick-walled, multi-septate sclerotic bodies, also called copper-penny bodies. These structures distinguish it from histoplasmosis and rhinosporidiosis, which do not produce them.
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