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 |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0303-6987 1600-0560 |
DOI: | 10.1111/cup.14396 |