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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Lab Physicians 2012; 4(01): 048-049
DOI: 10.4103/0974-2727.98674
Case Report

Primary Pulmonary Sporotrichosis in a Sub-Himalayan Patient

Monil Singhai
Department of Microbiology Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
,
Vinita Rawat
Department of Microbiology Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
,
Pankaj Verma
Department of Surgery Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
,
Pawan Kumar Jha
Department of Surgery Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
,
Divya Shree
Department of Radiodiagnosis Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
,
Rajeev Goyal
Department of Biochemistry Government Medical College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
,
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ABSTRACT

Primary pulmonary sporotrichosis, a rare fungal disease was found in chronic alcoholic farmer from the sub-Himalayan region, an endemic mycoses area. Primary pulmonary sporotrichosis is a hidden entity, at times mimicking tuberculosis, and often under or lately diagnosed due to lack of awareness. We should consider the possibility of pulmonary sporotrichosis in patients with chronic cough and cavitary parenchymal disease, particularly in chronic alcoholics, gardeners, and forest workers. Sputum culture for fungus as a part of diagnostic studies is needed especially in endemic mycoses areas for early detection and management of such fungal diseases.

Keywords

Alcoholism - chronic cough - primary pulmonary sporotrichosis


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