Auricular sporotrichosis in a brick mason.

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Journal Article

A case of cutaneous sporotrichosis involving the auricle of a brick mason is reported. Despite the infrequency of such an infection, sporotrichosis must be considered in the differential diagnosis of perichondritis. The occupational associations with Sporothrix schenckii are reviewed and the relationship with bricks is emphasized.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Cox, RL; Reller, LB

Published Date

  • October 1, 1979

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 115 / 10

Start / End Page

  • 1229 - 1230

PubMed ID

  • 507872

Pubmed Central ID

  • 507872

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1538-3652

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0003-987X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1001/archderm.1979.04010100049020

Language

  • eng