ISSN:
1573-7284
Keywords:
Sporotrichosis
;
Sporothrix schenckii var. luriei
;
Italy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The second known case of sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix schenckii var. luriei in a patient living in Piacenza, Italy is described. In the absence of cultures, the diagnosis was based on histologic studies. Stained tissue sections (Hematoxylin and eosin, & Gomori methenamine silver) revealed hyaline, large, thick walled tissue form cells that had divided by septation or a budding process. These forms, along with the striking “eyeglass” configuration of incompletely separated cells that were also present, are the diagnostic features of this apparently rare variety. The use of a fluorescent antibody reagent, specific for S. schenckii, confirmed the identity of the etiologic agent.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00156825
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