Sporotrichosis: the case series in Thailand and literature review in Southeast Asia

Publication date: Available online 16 January 2020Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Dissaruj Tovikkai, Warittha Maitrisathit, Chutika Srisuttiyakorn, Jakapat Vanichanan, Arsa Thammahong, Chusana SuankratayABSTRACTHuman 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.
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