A sample from an abscess is stained and examined under the microscope. A Gram stain appears uniformly pink, but a GMS (Gomori methenamine sliver) stain reveals brownish filaments in the sample. These findings suggest

A sample from an abscess is stained and examined under the microscope. A Gram stain appears uniformly pink, but a GMS (Gomori methenamine sliver) stain reveals brownish filaments in the sample. These findings suggest



a) sporotrichosis
b) necrotizing fasciitis
c) dermatophytosis
d) leishmaniasis
e) phaeohyphomycosis




Answer: E


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