Auricular sporotrichosis in a brick mason.

Journal Article (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

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0003-987X

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States