Cutaneous Sporothrix globosa infection mimicking cryptococcosis in a patient with history of kidney transplant

Sporotrichosis is a subacute‐to‐chronic infection caused by Sporothrix species, a dimorphic fungus. Virulence varies by Sporothrix species and presentation can be region dependent. The patient had a history of immunosuppression as a result of a kidney transplant, and presented with a high disease bu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cutaneous pathology 2023-07, Vol.50 (7), p.629-631
Hauptverfasser: Lin, Erica M., Singer, Hannah, Telang, Gladys H., Chau, Thinh, Farmakiotis, Dimitrios, Robinson‐Bostom, Leslie
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Zusammenfassung:Sporotrichosis is a subacute‐to‐chronic infection caused by Sporothrix species, a dimorphic fungus. Virulence varies by Sporothrix species and presentation can be region dependent. The patient had a history of immunosuppression as a result of a kidney transplant, and presented with a high disease burden on histopathological examination, but responded well to itraconazole. The case suggests considering Sporothrix speciation in immunocompromised patients to best determine treatment modality and duration.
ISSN:0303-6987
1600-0560
DOI:10.1111/cup.14396