Sporotrichosis
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Kevin T Merrell, MD, PhD
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Sporotrichosis OverviewSporotrichosis is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus, Sporothrix schenckii. This infection-causing fungus is related more closely to the mold on stale bread or the yeast used to brew beer than to bacteria that usually cause infections. The mold is found on rose thorns, hay, sphagnum moss, twigs, and soil. Therefore, the infection is more common among gardeners who work with roses, moss, hay, and soil. |
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Sporotrichosis is a subacute or chronic infection caused by the soil fungus Sporothrix schenckii.
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