Sporothrix
ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Sporothrix |
ICD10 code: | B42 |
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | none assigned |
Charlson/ALERT Scale: | none |
APACHE Como Component: | none |
APACHE Acute Component: | none |
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Additional Info
Sporothrix is a ubiquitous genus of soil-dwelling fungus discovered by Schenck in 1898[1] and studied in more detail by Hektoen and Perkins.[2] The first described and best known species is Sporothrix schenckii, the causative agent of rose handler's disease.Wikipedia
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