Sporotrichosis

Abstract Sporotrichosis is a deep fungal disease caused by a dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii . It occurs more frequently in the tropical and subtropical areas and is mainly characterized by nodular lesions of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues and adjacent lymphatics that suppurate and ulcera...

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Published in:Clinics in dermatology 2007-03, Vol.25 (2), p.181-187
Main Authors: Ramos-e-Silva, Marcia, MD, Vasconcelos, Camila, MD, Carneiro, Sueli, MD, Cestari, Tania, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amphotericin B - therapeutic use
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Diagnosis, Differential
Human mycoses
Humans
Infectious diseases
Itraconazole - therapeutic use
Medical sciences
Mycoses
Potassium Iodide - therapeutic use
Sporothrix - isolation & purification
Sporotrichosis
Sporotrichosis - diagnosis
Sporotrichosis - epidemiology
Sporotrichosis - therapy
Tropical mycoses
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Summary:Abstract Sporotrichosis is a deep fungal disease caused by a dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii . It occurs more frequently in the tropical and subtropical areas and is mainly characterized by nodular lesions of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues and adjacent lymphatics that suppurate and ulcerate. Infection occurs by manipulation of contaminated soil, cats, or some wild animals or by inhalation of spores. Itraconazole is the best drug for treatment of sporotrichosis.
ISSN:0738-081X
1879-1131
DOI:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2006.05.006