Sporotrichosis

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Sporothrix schenckii.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].

Synonyms and keywords: Rose gardener's disease; Infection by Sporothrix schenckii

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case#1

Complications

Cutaneous lesions can become superinfected with bacteria, resulting in cellulitis.