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Sporotrichosis caused by Sporotrix globosa in an elderly male farmer at the site of a cat scratch

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report a case of sporotrichosis in an elderly male farmer at the site of a cat scratch scar. An 84-year-old Japanese farmer was scratched by his cat two months before his visit to our hospital. A skin biopsy was performed. Tissue culture revealed the presence of Sporothrix globosa . The patient was treated with oral itraconazole 200 mg/day for 13 months due to a slow healing ulceration, and the symptoms resolved. (71 words).

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2024.100667

Authors: Yuka Sakai, Yuta Norimatsu, Taro Akatsuka, Toshihisa Hamada, Harumi Gomi, Makoto Sugaya

Institution: International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650