What Is Microbiology - Sporotrichosis

​Sporotrichosis

Sporotrichosis is caused by fungus Sporothrix schenckii. The common symptoms and signs of sporotrichosis may include the formation of ulcers and nodules along the draining of lymphatic chain and at the sites of inoculation. 

Sporotrichosis is mostly seen in gardeners. Sporotrichosis is transmitted from soil, decaying vegetation or from puncture wounds. 

Sporonthrix schenckii is a dimorphic fungus. The common sources of infection are baled hay and rose thorns. Sporotrichosis will induce an inflammatory responses. Sporonthrix schenckii will inhibit the action of neutrophils by producing melanin. 

The prevention steps taken to avoid sporotrichosis may include wearing protective clothing while handling hay bales or roses thorn ( gardener) and wearing protective gloves.Patient with sporotrichosis is treated with amphotericin B, itraconazole and potassium iodide.