What is Silicosis or Sporotrichosis?
Silicosis is a disease which is caused by inhaling particles of silica sand. The particles lodge in the lungs and irritate the tissue. Wearing a respirator when working with sand is advised. Regarding Sporotrichosis, I have transcribed and summarized an article written by Darroll D. Skilling, principal plant pathologist at N. Carolina Forest Experiment Station, 1992 Folwell Ave., St.