Ocular involvement in sporotrichosis: report of two cases in children
An. bras. dermatol
; An. bras. dermatol;96(3): 349-351, May-June 2021. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis that affects humans and animals, with a typically subacute or chronic evolution, caused by Sporothrix spp., a dimorphic fungus. Although the cutaneous form is the most frequent presentation, the ocular involvement has been more frequently diagnosed in endemic areas, affecting mainly children and the elderly. Approximately 80% of affected patients have the lymphocutaneous form, while only 2.3% have conjunctival lesions, with 0.7% showing primary ocular involvement. We describe two cases of sporotrichosis with ocular involvement in children through inoculation by felines, with a good response to antifungal treatment.
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Assunto principal:
Esporotricose
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Sporothrix
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Dermatomicoses
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Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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Brasil
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Brasil