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ID#:

16819

Caption:

This cat exhibited lesions on its face, which proved to be caused by the fungal organism, Sporothrix schenckii. Though in this instance, the victim was a domesticated feline, people are also prone to becoming infected by this fungus, causing the disease, sporotrichosis.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Dr. Ralph E. Werner. New Jersey

Creation Date:

1971

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