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Sporothrix schenckii

Sporothrix schenckii growing on Sabouraud Agar (SAB) after three weeks. Note central part of the colony is still pale and white.


Sporothrix schenckii grows moderately fast as white at first then turning black with age. Some strains grow dark initally and others remain pale or white looking like yeast.

 

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