Sporotrichosis (Noun)
Meaning
A chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Sporotrichosis is a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes caused by contact with infected soil or organic matter.
- People who work outdoors and are exposed to contaminated soil are at higher risk of developing sporotrichosis.
- Symptoms of sporotrichosis may include swelling and redness at the site of infection, and can take several weeks to appear.
- Treatment of sporotrichosis typically involves the use of antifungal medications to alleviate symptoms and eliminate the infection.
- Sporotrichosis is relatively rare in humans, but can be transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminated materials.