title: Sporotrichosis as an unusual case of osteomyelitis: A case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Sporotrichosis is an infection of worldwide distribution caused by the dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii. Acquisition typically occurs via cutaneous inoculation with development of a localized cutaneous and/or lymphocutaneous infection. We present a rare case of osteoarticular sporotrichosis in a 39-year-old man and review the literature noting only 20 published cases since 1980. Recommendations on the diagnosis and management of this unusual infection are provided.
authors.affiliation: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, United States.
authors.forename: Henry T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Lederer
authors.affiliation: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, United States.
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.affiliation: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, United States; Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States.
authors.forename: Nancy F
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Crum-Cianflone
keywords: Osteoarticular disease; Osteomyelitis; Review; Sporothrix schenckii; Sporotrichosis; Treatment