cutaneous lymphatic sporotrichosis
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Cutaneous lymphatic sporotrichosis is a subacute or chronic infection caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. This fungus is commonly found in soil, vegetation, or decaying wood and typically enters the body through a scratch or abrasion on the skin.1
The pathology of cutaneous lymphatic sporotrichosis is characterized by a painless, feverless infection. It often begins with a chancre at the site of inoculation. From this initial site, a chain of hard, red, pus-generating lumps develops along the lymphatic vessels in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. This form of sporotrichosis usually responds well to treatment with antifungal drugs like itraconazole or supersaturated potassium iodide.1
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