Where is sporotrichosis found?
Sporotrichosis has been reported from all parts of the world. The fungus that carries sporotrichosis is found in the soil and in sphagnum moss, hay, and other plant materials. How do people get sporotrichosis? The fungus enters the skin through small cuts or punctures from thorns, barbs, pine needles, or wires. What are the signs and symptoms of sporotrichosis? The first symptom is usually a small painless bump that looks like an insect bite. It can be red, pink, or purple. The bump usually appears on the finger, hand, or arm where the fungus first entered through a break in the skin. This is followed by one or more additional bumps that open, might look like boils, and are very slow to heal. Most infections are limited to the skin. Cases of joint, lung, and central nervous system infection have occurred but are very rare. How soon after exposure do symptoms appear? The first skin bump can appear any time from 1 to 12 weeks after exposure to the fungus, but usually within 3 weeks. How
