Epidemiological investigation of an outbreak of cutaneous sporotrichosis, Northern Territory, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An outbreak of cutaneous sporotrichosis occurred in the Darwin region of the Northern Territory (NT) in 2014. We aimed to determine the source and risk factors associated with the outbreak and describe the clinical spectrum of cases seen.

Methods

Epidemiological investigation of cases of cutaneous sporotrichosis identified through the Royal Darwin Hospital was undertaken to investigate risk factors and potential sources of infection. Data were collected through chart review and individual patient interviews. Environmental investigation followed identification of a common risk factor.

Results

Nine confirmed cases of cutaneous sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix schenckii were identified with onset of symptoms between April and July 2014. Patients were aged 2

SUBMITTER: McGuinness SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4711041 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature