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(B42.7) Disseminated sporotrichosis
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972 in individuals diagnosis disseminated sporotrichosis confirmed
Diagnosis disseminated sporotrichosis is diagnosed Men are 35.39% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis disseminated sporotrichosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis disseminated sporotrichosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease disseminated sporotrichosis - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 20-24, 55-59
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-54, 60-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-74, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 75-79
Disease Features disseminated sporotrichosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Disseminated sporotrichosis - what does this mean
Disseminated sporotrichosis is a rare and serious fungal infection caused by the sporothrix schenckii fungus. it is typically contracted through direct contact with infected plants or soil, and can spread through the lymphatic system, leading to systemic infection of the blood, organs, and other parts of the body.
What happens during the disease - disseminated sporotrichosis
Disseminated sporotrichosis is a systemic infection caused by the fungus sporothrix schenckii. the infection is usually acquired through direct contact with the fungus, often through contaminated soil, hay, or plant material. the fungus can invade the skin and cause localized lesions, which can spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system and the bloodstream. once disseminated, the infection can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, fatigue, weight loss, joint pain, and skin lesions. treatment typically involves antifungal medications to eliminate the infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests, including blood tests and cultures
- Imaging studies, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs
- Skin biopsy
- Tissue biopsy
- Joint fluid analysis
- Lung function tests
- Pulmonary function tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Thoracoscopy
- Endoscopy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To eliminate or reduce the symptoms of disseminated sporotrichosis.
- Administer antifungal medications, such as itraconazole, to reduce the severity of the infection.
- Prescribe topical antifungal creams or lotions, such as miconazole, to treat localized lesions.
- Prescribe systemic antifungal medications, such as ketoconazole, to treat more severe or widespread infections.
- Provide supportive care to reduce symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and joint pain.
- Monitor and assess the patient’s response to treatment.
- Refer the patient to a specialist, such as an infectious disease physician, if the infection does not respond to treatment.
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Disseminated sporotrichosis - Prevention
Disseminated sporotrichosis can be prevented by avoiding contact with soil, plants, and other sources of the fungus that causes the infection, as well as by wearing protective clothing and gloves when gardening or working outdoors. it is also important to practice good hygiene and to clean any cuts or scrapes immediately and thoroughly to prevent the fungus from entering the body.