Sporotrichosis: The case series in Thailand and literature review in Southeast Asia.

ABSTRACT: Human Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii complex, via direct inoculation. We are herein report proven 2 cases of sporotrichosis along with a literature review about human sporotrichosis in the southeast Asian region. The first case was a 76-year-old female with a non-progressive erythematous plaque at the right ankle. The second case was a 36-year-old female with sporotrichoid lesion for six weeks. Both were treated with itraconazole with an excellent outcome.

SUBMITTER: Tovikkai D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7036545 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature