Evidence for growth ofSporothrix schenckii on dead but not on living sphagnum moss

Zhang, Xianpin; Andrews, John H.

doi:10.1007/bf01365085

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“…However, S. schenckii does not have the potential to be a plant pathogen, probably because extracts from several plants have antifungal activity against S. schenckii (81,153,154,213). In fact, it has been described that when S. schenckii is inoculated in living or dead sphagnum moss, the fungal cell population proliferates in the moist dead plants but not in live moss (271), suggesting that plants have some mechanism to control S. schenckii overgrowth.…”

Section: S Schenckii Ecologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Sporothrix schenckii and Sporotrichosis

Barros

Paes²,

Schubach³

2011

Clin Microbiol Rev

532

677

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SUMMARY Sporotrichosis, which is caused by the dimorphic fungus Sporothrix schenckii , is currently distributed throughout the world, especially in tropical and subtropical zones. Infection generally occurs by traumatic inoculation of soil, plants, and organic matter contaminated with the fungus. Certain leisure and occupational activities, such as floriculture, agriculture, mining, and wood exploitation, are traditionally associated with the mycosis. Zoonotic transmission has been described in isolated cases or in small outbreaks. Since the end of the 1990s there has been an epidemic of sporotrichosis associated with transmission by cats in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. More than 2,000 human cases and 3,000 animal cases have been reported. In humans, the lesions are usually restricted to the skin, subcutaneous cellular tissue, and adjacent lymphatic vessels. In cats, the disease can evolve with severe clinical manifestations and frequent systemic involvement. The gold standard for sporotrichosis diagnosis is culture. However, serological, histopathological, and molecular approaches have been recently adopted as auxiliary tools for the diagnosis of this mycotic infection. The first-choice treatment for both humans and cats is itraconazole.

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Section: S Schenckii Ecologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Sporothrix schenckii and Sporotrichosis

Barros

Paes²,

Schubach³

2011

Clin Microbiol Rev

532

677

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“…Outbreaks of the disease have been associated with the sphagnum moss that is used in horticulture to pack seedlings, young trees and hanging decorative flower baskets. The organism does not grow on living moss, but rather on dead, decaying moss (Zhang and Andrews, 1993). The handling of stored bales of hay has also been associated with disease (Rosser and Dunstan, 1998).…”

Section: Sporotrichosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Zoonotic skin diseases of dogs and cats

Moriello

2003

Anim. Health. Res. Rev.

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Although there are over 250 zoonotic diseases, only 30–40 of them involve dogs and cats. Transmission of zoonotic infections occurs via bites, scratches or touch; exposure to saliva, urine or feces; inhalation of particles or infectious aerosols; contact with a transport or intermediate host (e.g. ticks, fleas); or exposure to contaminated water, soil or vegetation. This paper summarizes the most important common zoonotic dermatological diseases of dogs and cats. The most common dermatological zoonoses are flea and tick infestations and the diseases they transmit; dermatophytosis; and mite infestations (Sarcoptes and Cheyletiella). Prevention of zoonotic infestations or infections can be accomplished easily by the use of routine flea and tick control, screening of new pets for dermatophytosis, and routine hand-washing.

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“…The median time from presentation with skin lesions until agar (BBL, Becton Dickinson, Cockeysville, MD) [12] was used diagnosis of lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis and initiation of for plating. Cultures were incubated at 25ЊC in the dark for 3 appropriate antifungal therapy was 17 days (range, 1 -38).…”

Section: Sporotrichosis Is An Infection Caused By Sporothrix Schen-mentioning

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Outbreak of Sporotrichosis among Tree Nursery Workers

Hajjeh¹,

McDonnell²,

Reef³

et al. 1997

J INFECT DIS

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In spring 1994, an outbreak of sporotrichosis occurred at a tree nursery in Florida; 9 (14%) of 65 workers involved in production of sphagnum moss topiaries developed lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis. A cohort study of all 65 employees was conducted to identify risk factors for sporotrichosis, and an environmental investigation was done. The risk of sporotrichosis increased significantly with the duration of working with sphagnum moss (P < .05), in particular with filling topiaries (P < .05), and with having less gardening experience (P < .05). Wearing gloves was protective (P < .005). Sporothrix schenckii was cultured from patients and sphagnum moss used in topiary production. Use of restriction fragment length polymorphism revealed an identical pattern for patient isolates that was different from the patterns of environmental isolates. Physicians should be aware of sporotrichosis in patients with ulcerative skin lesions who have a history of occupational or recreational exposure to sphagnum moss.

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Evidence for growth ofSporothrix schenckii on dead but not on living sphagnum moss

Cited by 15 publications

References 11 publications

Sporothrix schenckii and Sporotrichosis

Sporothrix schenckii and Sporotrichosis

Zoonotic skin diseases of dogs and cats

Outbreak of Sporotrichosis among Tree Nursery Workers

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