Keywords: Conidiophores and conidia of the fungus Sporothrix schenckii PHIL 4208 lores.jpg This photomicrograph reveals the conidiophores and conidia of the fungus Sporothrix schenckii Sporotrichosis caused by the etiologic pathogen Sporothrix schenckii is a skin infection involving the subcutaneous layer and manifest itself in the formation of large ulcerations however the disease can become systemically disseminated Content Providers s CDC/Dr Libero Ajello Creation Date 1972 Copyright Restrictions None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions As a matter of courtesy we request that the content provider be credited and notified in any public or private usage of this image http //phil cdc gov/phil_images/20030721/16/PHIL_4208_lores jpg PD-USGov Fungal morphology and anatomy Microscopic images of fungi Sporothrix schenckii |