We provided evidences based on a polyphasic approach, including
examination of cultures, morphology and virulence
in murine model combined with phylogenetic analyses of protein
coding loci that Sporothrix chilensis is distinct from Sporothrix
pallida and allied species. Therefore, a new taxa is
proposed to accommodate S. chilensis sp. nov., and CAL is recommended
as barcoding gene. With the introduction of distinct
species with similar routes of transmission but
different virulence, identification of Sporothrix agents at the
species level is mandatory.