Author:
Junior Daniel Silva,Vaz de Faria úlia Ribeiro,Chagas de Carvalho Caroline Heleno,Junior Walter Belda
Abstract
Sporotrichosis is an endemic subcutaneous mycosis in Brazil, which zoonotic transmission through infected cats became responsible for the actual spread of the disease in the country. In this new epidemiological scenario, the species Sporothrix brasiliensis became relevant thanks to its greater virulence and adaptation to felines. We reported the case of facial sporotrichosis by S. brasiliensis in a 7-year-old child, successfully treated with a saturated potassium iodide solution, proving that this medication is safe and efficient for this age group.
Publisher
Athenaeum Scientific Publishers
Subject
General Medicine,Earth-Surface Processes,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,General Medicine,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Engineering,General Environmental Science,General Medicine,General Medicine,Management Science and Operations Research,Mechanical Engineering,Energy Engineering and Power Technology