Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis secondary to cat bite

Authors

  • Alejo Bertera Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • María Verónica Rossi Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Sandra García Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Gladis Tesadro Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Ítalo Aloise Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Keywords:

sporotrichosis, nodular lymphangitic syndrome, cat

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is a chronic granulomatous mycotic infection caused bySporothrix schenckii. We present the case of a patient with ulceration of the left thumb secondary to cat bite, associated with a nodular lymphangitic syndrome, and confirmation of the etiologic agent in growing skin of one of the nodes. Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis is the most common variant, it is usually seen in people exposed to contact with plants and soil. The zoonotic transmission is uncommon.

Author Biographies

Alejo Bertera, Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Resident Physician, Dermatology Service

María Verónica Rossi, Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Chief Resident, Dermatology Service

Sandra García, Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatopathologist, Pathological Anatomy Department

Gladis Tesadro, Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Staff Physician, Dermatology Service

Ítalo Aloise, Trauma and Emergency Hospital Dr. Federico Abete, Malvinas Argentinas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Head of Service, Dermatology Service

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Published

2017-09-01

Issue

Section

Clinical Cases