Sporotrichosis in Amritsar--a case report.
A case of cutaneous, lymphatic Sporotrichosis, in a farm labourer, is presented. The diagnosis was established by isolating fungus from the lesion. Dimorphic nature of the fungus was established in vitro by demonstrating the mycelial phase at 25-30 degrees C and yeast phase at 37 degrees C. The patient responded well to oral administration of Potassium iodide.
Arora
Usha
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Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Amritsar.
Aggarwal
Aruna
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Arora
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D011193:Potassium Iodide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013175:Sporothrix / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology
D011193:Potassium Iodide