An agricultural worker is punctured by a tool used in the field. An infection, characterized by the development of a papule that is similar to a cauliflower appearance, develops. The worker is most likely suffering from which type of infection?
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that worker is most likely suffering from Chromoblastomycosis. This is a type of infection that follows the description mentioned, and is caused by fungi entering the subcutaneous tissue after a field tool or vegetative material like a thorn or splinter pierces the skin and creates an opening for the fungi. Just like what happened to the worker.
