Which of the Following is Used to Treat Sporotrichosis

Question

Which of the following is used to treat sporotrichosis?
A)penicillin
B)sulfonamide
C)trifluridine
D)oral potassium iodide
E)acyclovir

Accepted Answer

Oral potassium iodide is the treatment of choice for cutaneous and lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis, a fungal infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii. Penicillin, sulfonamide, trifluridine, and acyclovir are not effective against this fungus.