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'''Sporotrichosis''' (also known as "Rose gardener's disease"<ref name="Bolognia">{{cite book |author=Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. |title=Dermatology: 2-Volume Set |publisher=Mosby |location=St. Louis |year=2007 |pages= |isbn=1-4160-2999-0 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=}}</ref>) is a disease caused by the infection of the [[fungus]] ''[[Sporothrix schenckii]]''.<ref name=Sherris>{{cite book | author = Ryan KJ, Ray CG (editors) | title = Sherris Medical Microbiology | edition = 4th | pages = 654–6 | publisher = McGraw Hill | year = 2004 | isbn = 0-8385-8529-9 }}</ref> This fungal disease usually affects the [[skin]], although other rare forms can affect the [[lung]]s, [[joint]]s, [[bone]]s, and even the [[brain]]. Because [[rose]]s can spread the disease, it is one of a few diseases referred to as ''rose-thorn'' or ''rose-gardeners' disease''.<ref>{{cite web | author = Volk T | title = ''Sporothrix schenckii'', cause of Rose-picker's Disease | work = Tom Volk's Fungus of the Month | url = http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/feb2003.html | accessdate = 2007-06-16}}</ref> | |||
Because ''S. schenckii'' is naturally found in soil, [[hay]], [[sphagnum moss]], and plants, it usually affects [[farmer]]s, gardeners, and agricultural workers.<ref name=Sherris /> It enters through small cuts and abrasions in the skin to cause the infection. In case of sporotrichosis affecting the lungs, the fungal spores enter through the respiratory pathways. Sporotrichosis can also be acquired from handling cats with the disease; it is an occupational hazard for veterinarians. | |||
Sporotrichosis progresses slowly - the first symptoms may appear 1 to 12 weeks (average 3 weeks) after the initial exposure to the fungus. Serious complications can also develop in patients who have a compromised [[immune system]]. | |||
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Overview
Sporotrichosis (also known as "Rose gardener's disease"[1]) is a disease caused by the infection of the fungus Sporothrix schenckii.[2] This fungal disease usually affects the skin, although other rare forms can affect the lungs, joints, bones, and even the brain. Because roses can spread the disease, it is one of a few diseases referred to as rose-thorn or rose-gardeners' disease.[3]
Because S. schenckii is naturally found in soil, hay, sphagnum moss, and plants, it usually affects farmers, gardeners, and agricultural workers.[2] It enters through small cuts and abrasions in the skin to cause the infection. In case of sporotrichosis affecting the lungs, the fungal spores enter through the respiratory pathways. Sporotrichosis can also be acquired from handling cats with the disease; it is an occupational hazard for veterinarians.
Sporotrichosis progresses slowly - the first symptoms may appear 1 to 12 weeks (average 3 weeks) after the initial exposure to the fungus. Serious complications can also develop in patients who have a compromised immune system.
References
- ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ryan KJ, Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed.). McGraw Hill. pp. 654–6. ISBN 0-8385-8529-9.
- ↑ Volk T. "Sporothrix schenckii, cause of Rose-picker's Disease". Tom Volk's Fungus of the Month. Retrieved 2007-06-16.