Skin lesions caused by sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis is a mycosis caused by S. schenckii, a dimorphic organism that is ubiquitous in soil. Humans are usually infected by the fungus through traumatic inoculation during outdoor activities. In North America, sporotrichosis most often develops in gardeners, especially those growing orchids...

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Published inCanadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ) Vol. 193; no. 29; p. E1139
Main Authors Yu, Lei, Zhang, Tang-De
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada CMA Joule Inc 26.07.2021
CMA Impact, Inc
Subjects
Care and treatment
Case reports
Dermatology
Development and progression
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Female
Fungal infections
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Middle Aged
Practice
Skin diseases
Skin Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Skin Diseases - etiology
Skin Diseases - pathology
Sporotrichosis
Sporotrichosis - complications
Sporotrichosis - diagnostic imaging
China
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Summary:Sporotrichosis is a mycosis caused by S. schenckii, a dimorphic organism that is ubiquitous in soil. Humans are usually infected by the fungus through traumatic inoculation during outdoor activities. In North America, sporotrichosis most often develops in gardeners, especially those growing orchids and roses, though occupational risks also include Christmas tree farming, hay baling and masonry work. Here, Yu and Zhang examine the case of a 47-year-old woman with sporotrichosis.
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ISSN:0820-3946
1488-2329
DOI:10.1503/cmaj.202688