What are the signs and symptoms of sporotrichosis?
The infection may start as a small red, pink, or purple bump, usually on your finger, hand, or arm. Other bumps may appear in a few days or weeks. The bumps may slowly grow and form into boils (pus-filled blisters). The bumps break open and become skin ulcers that heal very slowly. Although rare, the infection may spread to the lungs, joints (where 2 bones join), or nerves. People who have AIDS or low immunity (m-MEW-nih-tee) are at higher risk for these types of sporotrichosis infections. Low immunity means that a person’s body does not fight infection very well.
