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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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, less common 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 impacts farmers, gardeners, and agricultural workers.[2] Typically, infection manifests following interruption of the epidermal integrity, as this allows the fungus to enter the host. In cases where sporotrichosis impacts the lungs, known as pulmonary sporotrichosis, the fungal spores enter through the respiratory pathways upon inhalation. Zoonotic transmission of sporotrichosis occurs most frequently from handling infected cats, making this 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

  1. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
  2. 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.
  3. Volk T. "Sporothrix schenckii, cause of Rose-picker's Disease". Tom Volk's Fungus of the Month. Retrieved 2007-06-16.