Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 181-187, March 2007

Sporotrichosis

Sector of Dermatology, and Post-Graduation Course in Dermatology, School of Medicine and HUCFF-UFRJ, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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.

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PII: S0738-081X(06)00068-X

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2006.05.006

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 181-187, March 2007

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