Disasters pile up on the rubbing heel: Sporothrix globosa as secondary infection to Mycobacterium chelonae infection

Abstract

Mycobacterium chelonae and Sporothrix globosa, both of which are opportunistic pathogens, have been proved to be possible multidrug resistant. However, are all recurring symptoms in chronic infections related to decreasing susceptibility? Here we report a case of sporotrichosis secondary to M. chelonae infection. In addition, we find that the blackish-red spots under the dermoscopic view can be employed as a signal for the early identification and regression of subcutaneous fungal infection.

Keywords

• Mycobacterium chelonae
• Sporothrix globosa
• dermoscopy
• blackish-red dots
• secondary infection
• case report