Sporotrichosis as an unusual case of osteomyelitis: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is an infection of worldwide distribution caused by the dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii. Acquisition typically occurs via cutaneous inoculation with development of a localized cutaneous and/or lymphocutaneous infection. We present a rare case of osteoarticular sporotrichosis in a 39-year-old man and review the literature noting only 20 published cases since 1980. Recommendations on the diagnosis and management of this unusual infection are provided.

Keywords

• Sporotrichosis
• Sporothrix schenckii
• Osteomyelitis
• Osteoarticular disease
• Treatment
• Review