A case of sporotrichosis treated with itraconazole.
Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis is caused by Sporothrix schenckii, a dimorphic fungus commonly existing on decaying plants and in the soil. The fungus has a worldwide distribution but is more prevalent in temperate and tropical climates. Infection may result from traumatic inoculation of contaminated material such as soil, hay, moss, plant debris, splinters, thorns and barbs. Inoculation is also possible through some animal scratches and bites. We describe a typical case of lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis, which was confirmed by clinical, histological and microbiological features. The patient was successfully treated with 400 mg daily systemic itraconazole for 4 months.
Ozcan
Atilla
A
Department of Dermatology, Inönü University School of Medicine, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey.
Senol
Mustafa
M
Karaca
Semsettin
S
Sener
Serpil
S
Polat
Mualla
M
Ozerol
I Halil
IH
D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D017964:Itraconazole