Subcutaneous mycoses Flashcards
1
Q
Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis
A
Sporothrix schenckii
2
Q
LS morphology
A
Thermally dimorphic
Mold at ambient temperature
Yeast at body temperature
3
Q
LS epidemiology
A
Common in warm climates
Endemic in Japan and the Americas
Roses, armadillo hunters, cats
4
Q
LS presentation
A
Initial ulcerating lesion
Secondary nodules following the course of lymphatic drainage
5
Q
Fixed sporotrichosis
A
Occurs in Mexico as a single, less progressive nonlymphangitic nodule
6
Q
LS classic treatment
A
Oral potassium iodide as a saturated solution in milk
7
Q
LS current treatment
A
Oral itraconazole
