Cutaneous Sporothrix globosa infection mimicking cryptococcosis in a patient with history of kidney transplant

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is a subacute-to-chronic infection caused by Sporothrix species, a dimorphic fungus. Virulence varies by Sporothrix species and presentation can be region dependent. The patient had a history of immunosuppression as a result of a kidney transplant, and presented with a high disease burden on histopathological examination, but responded well to itraconazole. The case suggests considering Sporothrix speciation in immunocompromised patients to best determine treatment modality and duration.

Keywords: Sporothrix; fungal infection; sporotrichosis; transplant.