| Abstrakt: |
A study conducted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focused on sporotrichosis, a chronic fungal infection caused by the Sporothrix species. The researchers described a rare case of sporotrichosis in a 9-month-old baby boy, who presented with two growing nodules on his neck and face, along with a decline in general health and fever. Despite treatment with oral antibiotics, the lesions did not improve until the patient was given oral itraconazole, which led to regression of the nodules within 2 months. The study aims to enhance understanding of sporotrichosis in infants and provide insights for preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies for this age group. [Extracted from the article] |
