Definitions for sporotrichosis
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sporotrichosisnoun

   a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes

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1. sporotrichosisnoun

   A disease caused by infection with the fungus Sporothrix schenckii, sometimes acquired from roses.

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1. Sporotrichosis

   Sporotrichosis, also known as rose handler's disease, is a fungal infection that affects skin, lungs, bone and joint, and can be widespread. It presents with firm painless nodules that later ulcerate. It can be localized or widespread. The disease progresses over a week to several months after the initial exposure to the fungus. Serious complications can also develop in people who have a weakened immune system.Sporotrichosis is caused by fungi of the Sporothrix schenckii species complex. Because S. schenckii is naturally found in soil, hay, sphagnum moss, and plants, it usually affects farmers, gardeners, and agricultural workers. It enters through small cuts in the skin to cause the infection. In case of sporotrichosis affecting the lungs, the fungal spores enter by breathing in. Sporotrichosis can also be acquired from handling cats with the disease; it is an occupational hazard for veterinarians.Treatment depends on the site and extent of infection. Topical antifungals can be applied to skin lesions. Deep infection in lungs may require surgery. Medications used include Itraconazole, posaconazole and amphotericin B. Most people recover with treatment. The outcome may not be so good if there is a weak immune system or widespread disease.The causal fungus is found worldwide. The species was named for Benjamin Schenck, a medical student who in 1896 was the first to isolate it from a human specimen.It has been reported in cats, mules, dogs, mice and rats.

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1. Sporotrichosis

   Sporotrichosis is a disease caused by the infection of the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. This fungal disease usually affects the skin, although other rare forms can affect the lungs, joints, bones, and even the brain. Because roses can spread the disease, it is one of a few diseases referred to as rose-thorn or rose-gardeners' disease. Because S. schencki is naturally found in soil, hay, sphagnum moss, and plants, it usually affects farmers, gardeners, and agricultural workers. It enters through small cuts and abrasions in the skin to cause the infection. In case of sporotrichosis affecting the lungs, the fungal spores enter through the respiratory pathways. Sporotrichosis can also be acquired from handling cats with the disease; it is an occupational hazard for veterinarians. Sporotrichosis progresses slowly - the first symptoms may appear 1 to 12 weeks after the initial exposure to the fungus. Serious complications can also develop in patients who have a compromised immune system.

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1. Sporotrichosis

   The commonest and least serious of the deep mycoses, characterized by nodular lesions of the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues. It is caused by inhalation of contaminated dust or by infection of a wound.

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   The numerical value of sporotrichosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of sporotrichosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sporotrichosis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sporotrichosis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sporotrichosis
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sporotrichosis