Current situation of sporotrichosis in China

Sporotrichosis, a mycosis resulting from cutaneous or subcutaneous infection with the dimorphic fungus , has been reported in China, particularly in the northeast region. In this review, we conducted a thorough examination of the recent advancements in sporotrichosis in China, encompassing aspects s...

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Published inFuture microbiology p. 1
Main Authors Cheng, Shuqiong, Zheng, Siqi, Zhong, Meizhen, Gyawali, Keshav Raj, Pan, Wen, Xu, Meinian, Huang, Huaiqiu, Huang, Xiaowen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 26.07.2024
Subjects
sporotrichosis
virulence
China
photodynamic therapy
antimicrobial peptide
Sporothrix globosa
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Summary:Sporotrichosis, a mycosis resulting from cutaneous or subcutaneous infection with the dimorphic fungus , has been reported in China, particularly in the northeast region. In this review, we conducted a thorough examination of the recent advancements in sporotrichosis in China, encompassing aspects such as etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment strategies. Within the Chinese context, fixed cutaneous sporotrichosis represents the prevailing clinical manifestation. Fungal culture stands as the gold standard for diagnosing sporotrichosis, while polymerase chain reaction techniques can enhance both the specificity and sensitivity of diagnosis. Besides conventional systemic antifungal agents, alternative modalities such as Chinese herbal medicines, photodynamic therapy and laser therapy show potential efficacy against sporotrichosis.
ISSN:1746-0921