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Sporotrichosis by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii PHIL 3940 lores

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ID#: 3940
Description: This patient’s arm shows the effects of the fungal disease sporotrichosis, caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii.

The first symptom is usually a small painless bump that’s red, pink, or purple. This is followed by one or more additional bumps/nodules which open and may resemble boils. Eventually lesions look like open sores, or ulcerations, and heal slowly.