domingo, 5 de julio de 2015

Sporotrichosis | Fungal Diseases | CDC

Sporotrichosis | Fungal Diseases | CDC



Sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by a fungus called Sporothrix schenckii. The fungus lives throughout the world in soil, plants, and decaying vegetation. Cutaneous (skin) infection is the most common form of infection and usually occurs after handling contaminated plant material, when the fungus enters the skin through a small cut or scrape.
Fungal infections pose an increasing threat to public health for several reasons. For other Fungal topics, visit the FungalHomepage.
A photomicrograph showing the conidiophores and conidia of the fungus Sporothrix schenckii
A photomicrograph showing the conidiophores and conidia of the fungusSporothrix schenckii.

Sporotrichosis Topics

A green icon of a pencil and note pad.Definition
What is Sporotrichosis?
A green icon of a stethoscope.Symptoms
Skin nodule or pulmonary symptoms…
A green icon with a magnifying glass and foot print.Risk & Prevention
Who gets it and how it can be prevented…
A green icon of a petri dish.Sources of Infection
Cuts & scrapes or inhalation…
A green icon of a microscope.Diagnosis & Testing
See your health care provider, sample tissue, clinical diagnosis…
A green icon representing prescription drugs.Treatment & Outcomes
Antifungal treatment, resolution of symptoms…
A green icon of the caduceusAdditional Information
Resources and publications…
A green icon of a horizontal bar chart.Statistics
Incidence, surveillance…

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