Sporotrichosis Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the causative agent for sporotrichosis?
A
Sporothrix schenkii
2
Q
What’s the geographic distribution of sporortrichosis?
A
Worldwide
3
Q
How is sporotrichosis infection acquired?
A
Acquired throuch skin pricks of thorns, barbs, wood slivers
Can also be transmitted by cats
4
Q
What are the clinical clues for sporotrichosis?
A
Sporotrichosis
* 1 week to 3 months after injury nodules begin forming
* Begins as painless nodule
* Lymphatics draining area form a series of firm nodules
* Nodules soften and ulcerate or form pustules
* Most often on the hand
5
Q
How is sporotrichosis diagnosed?
A
- Culture of affected tissue is standard
- Fungal stains of biopsied tissues are difficult as there are not many fungal cells
6
Q
What is the treatment for sporotrichosis?
A
- Itraconazole, OR
- Terbinafine, OR
- Saturated potassium iodide orally
