Sporotrichosis

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Presentation :

Classically lesion develops at the site of a scratch and nodules may appear under the skin along the lymphatic channels

Caused by Sporothrix schenckii; a dimorphic fungus found most often in soil, plants, or plant debris.
Infection occurs after direct contact with plants, such as roses and sphagnum moss. Direct inoculation of the organism into the skin or subcutaneous tissue manifests as fixed, “plaque-like” cutaneous sporotrichosis or as lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis.
Extracutaneous infection (osteoarticular, pulmonary, ocular, or disseminated) can occur in patients who are immunocompromised.