The fungal spores of Sporothrix schenckii from soil enter through a skin abrasion or cut and can cause a subcutaneous mycosis called

a. blastomycosis.
b. chromoblastomycosis.
c. paracoccidioidomycosis.
d. sporotrichosis.


Answer: D

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