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*Staying localized within the subcutaneous tissue, the fungus transforms into its yeast form. | *Staying localized within the subcutaneous tissue, the fungus transforms into its yeast form. | ||
*Manifests at the site of inoculation with at least one, frequently ulcerated, lesion. The lesions are characterized by red edges due to capillary dilation and congestion. | *Manifests at the site of inoculation with at least one, frequently ulcerated, lesion. The lesions are characterized by red edges due to capillary dilation and congestion. | ||
Lymphocutaneous form: | Lymphocutaneous form: | ||
*The yeast form of ''S. schenckii'' extends through the nearby lymphatic vessels.<ref name="thisformissupercute">Stalkup J. R., Bell K., Rosen T.. 2002. Disseminated cutaneous sporotrichosis treated with itraconazole. Cutis 69:371–374.></ref> | *The yeast form of ''S. schenckii'' extends through the nearby lymphatic vessels.<ref name="thisformissupercute">Stalkup J. R., Bell K., Rosen T.. 2002. Disseminated cutaneous sporotrichosis treated with itraconazole. Cutis 69:371–374.></ref> | ||
*Approximately 70% of the cases of sporotrichosis may be classified as lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis.<ref name="lymphomania">Goncalves AP. Sporotrichosis. In: Canizares O, Harman R, editors. Clinical Tropical Dermatology, 2nd edn. Philadelphia: Blackwell Scientific Publications; 1992. p. 88-93.></ref> | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alison Leibowitz [2]
Overview
Sporotrichosis may be classified, according to the location of the lesions, into three subtypes: cutaneous, mucosal, and extracutaneous.
Classification
- Presentations vary based upon numerous factors, such as the patient’s immunological status, the severity and depth of the inoculum, and the particular strain’s thermal zone of tolerance and pathogenicity.
Cutaneous Forms
Cutaneous forms of Sporotrichosis typically manifest following minor epidermal trauma.
Fixed form:
- Staying localized within the subcutaneous tissue, the fungus transforms into its yeast form.
- Manifests at the site of inoculation with at least one, frequently ulcerated, lesion. The lesions are characterized by red edges due to capillary dilation and congestion.
Lymphocutaneous form:
- The yeast form of S. schenckii extends through the nearby lymphatic vessels.[1]
- Approximately 70% of the cases of sporotrichosis may be classified as lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis.[2]
Disseminated cutaneous form:
- The hematogenous dissemination of the yeast form of "S. schenckii".