Chapter 19, Problem 11CT

Summary Introduction

To answer:

What feature characterizes dimorphic fungi such as Sporothrix that causes sporotrichosis?

Introduction:

Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous infection usually limited to arms and legs; it is caused by a dimorphic fungus called Sporothrix schenckii. Dimorphic fungi represent those fungi that can be found in the form of mold and yeast both. These types of fungi switch themselves to yeast or mold form depending on the environmental conditions.