Sporotrichosis.

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Sporotrichosis.
Primarily a chronic mycotic infection of the
cutaneous or subcutaneous tissues and adjacent
lymphatics characterized by nodular lesions which
may suppurate and ulcerate. Infections are
caused by the traumatic implantation of the
fungus into the skin, or very rarely, by
inhalation into the lungs. Secondary spread to
articular surfaces, bone and muscle is not
infrequent, and the infection may also
occasionally involve the central nervous system,
lungs or genitourinary tract. Distribution
World-wide particularly tropical and temperate
regions. Aetiological Agents Sporothrix
schenckii, commonly found in soil and on decaying
vegetation.
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