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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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