Sporotrichosis: The case series in Thailand and literature review in Southeast Asia

Human Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii complex, via direct inoculation. We are herein report proven 2 cases of sporotrichosis along with a literature review about human sporotrichosis in the southeast Asian region. The first case was a 76-year-old femal...

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Published in:Medical mycology case reports 2020-03, Vol.27, p.59-63
Main Authors: Tovikkai, Dissaruj, Maitrisathit, Warittha, Srisuttiyakorn, Chutika, Vanichanan, Jakapat, Thammahong, Arsa, Suankratay, Chusana
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Southeast asian
Sporothrix schenckii
Sporotrichosis
Thailand
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Summary:Human Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii complex, via direct inoculation. We are herein report proven 2 cases of sporotrichosis along with a literature review about human sporotrichosis in the southeast Asian region. The first case was a 76-year-old female with a non-progressive erythematous plaque at the right ankle. The second case was a 36-year-old female with sporotrichoid lesion for six weeks. Both were treated with itraconazole with an excellent outcome.
ISSN:2211-7539
2211-7539
DOI:10.1016/j.mmcr.2020.01.002