Sporotrichosis, which is caused by the dimorphic fungus Sporothrix schenckii, is currently
distributed throughout the world, especially in tropical and subtropical zones. Infection …

Fungal infections are common in tropical countries and can have an important impact on
public health. Lobomycosis is a common fungal infection in the tropical rain forest of South …

Implantation or subcutaneous mycoses are a frequent health problem in Latin American
countries and other tropical and subtropical areas. Although such infections rarely cause …

In recent decades, an alarming increase in the number of sporotrichosis cases has been
reported in southern and southeastern Brazil, especially in the state of Rio de Janeiro, has …

BACKGROUND: Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii. It primarily
involves the skin and lymphatic channels, but dissemination may occur. OBJECTIVE: We …

Tropical mycoses vary from the commonplace to the rare and exotic but they are seen
regularly even as imported conditions and it is important to consider the diagnosis, where …

Sporotrichosis is endemic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and cases have been reported to be
associated with HIV. This article describes the clinical manifestations and evolution of …

Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection of man and animals caused by Sporothrix complex. It
usually presents as a lymphocutaneous form, but disseminated disease may occur. Given …

Skin lesions in feline sporotrichosis usually present a high fungal burden, making cats an
important source of infection. This study evaluated the fungal burden and isolation in skin …

Cutaneous lesions of feline sporotrichosis show high fungal load and are associated with
severe disease and elevated zoonotic potential. The present study describes the …