Ocular involvement in sporotrichosis: report of two cases in children

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...

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Published in:	Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 96; no. 3; pp. 349 - 351
Main Authors:	Lemes, Luciana Rodino, Veasey, John Verrinder, Mayor, Silvia Soutto, Proença, Carolina Contin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Spain Elsevier España, S.L.U 01-05-2021 Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
Subjects:	Child DERMATOLOGY Eye infections, fungal Sporotrichosis Tropical/Infectoparasitary Dermatology Child Eye infections, fungal Sporotrichosis
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	0365-0596 1806-4841 1806-4841
DOI:	10.1016/j.abd.2020.08.015