Sporothrix Schenkii causes Sporotrichosis, also known as Rose Gardener's Disease, and Pulmonary Sporotrichosis. Histology reveals cigar-shaped organisms and hyphae with rosettes, and treatment involves Itraconazole for bone/joint issues and Amphotericin B for systemic infections.
Sporothrix Schenkii causes Sporotrichosis (Rose Gardener's Disease) and Pulmonary Sporotrichosis (Alcoholic Rose Garden Sleeper Disease). Histologically, it appears as cigar-shaped organisms with hyphae forming rosettes. Treatment includes Itraconazole for bone/joint infections and Amphotericin B for systemic infections.
| Front | Sporothrix Schenkii List (2) manifestations What is the histology? What is the Rx? |
|---|---|
| Back | (Rose Gardener's Disease) ↓ Pulmonary Sporotrichosis (Alcoholic Rose Garden Sleeper Disease) ↓ Dimorphic fungi ↓ Cigar shaped organism ↓ Hyphae with rosettes ↓ Treatment ↓ Itraconazole (bone | joint infection) Amphotericin B (systemic infection) |
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