Osteoarticular sporotrichosis in an immunocompetent patient

Sporotrichosis is a frequent subcutaneous mycosis in Madagascar. Extracutaenous forms are exceptional and are usually seen in immunosuppressed hosts. We report a case of an aggressive clinical evolution of lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis with osteoarticular involvement in an immunocompetent patient....

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Published in:Medical mycology case reports 2021-06, Vol.32, p.50-52
Main Authors: Sendrasoa, Fandresena Arilala, Ranaivo, Irina Mamisoa, Sata, Moril, Razanakoto, Naina Harinjara, Andrianarison, Malalaniaina, Ratovonjanahary, Volatantely, Raharolahy, Onivola, Rakotoarisaona, Mendrika, Rasamoelina, Tahinamandranto, Andrianarivelo, Mala Rakoto, Ramarozatovo, Lala Soavina, Rabenja, Fahafahantsoa Rapelanoro
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Language:English
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Case Report
Involvement
Osteoarticular
Sporothrix shenckii
Sporotrichosis
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Summary:Sporotrichosis is a frequent subcutaneous mycosis in Madagascar. Extracutaenous forms are exceptional and are usually seen in immunosuppressed hosts. We report a case of an aggressive clinical evolution of lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis with osteoarticular involvement in an immunocompetent patient. Therapy with oral itraconazole 200 mg twice daily for 12 months improved the lesion. Early diagnosis of Sporothrix schenkii infection is critical to prevent complications including osteoarticular involvement, disseminated forms and death.
ISSN:2211-7539
2211-7539
DOI:10.1016/j.mmcr.2021.03.007