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Emergence of sporotrichosis in Manipur

K R Devi1, M U Devi, T N Singh

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Manipur - 795 004, India. ranjanakhu@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
|August 17, 2006
PubMed

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This study identified Manipur as a new endemic area for sporotrichosis, a fungal infection. Researchers analyzed 73 cases, finding lymphocutaneous and fixed cutaneous forms most common, primarily affecting upper limbs in adults.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii.
  • The disease typically presents in lymphocutaneous or fixed cutaneous forms.
  • Geographical distribution and endemicity patterns are crucial for understanding disease prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological patterns and frequency of sporotrichosis in Manipur.
  • To identify common clinical forms and affected body sites.
  • To determine the significance of Manipur as a potential endemic region for sporotrichosis.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 73 sporotrichosis cases from July 1999 to June 2005 in Manipur.
  • Case confirmation through culture (30 cases) and diagnosis via aspiration cytology (43 cases).
  • Data collection included patient demographics, infection site, clinical type, and HIV status.

Main Results:

  • Manipur emerged as a new endemic area for sporotrichosis.
  • The majority of patients were aged 21–40 years, with a slight female predominance (53.4%).
  • Upper limbs were the most common infection site (53.4%), with lymphocutaneous (63.1%) and fixed cutaneous (36.9%) forms predominating. Two HIV-positive cases (2.7%) were identified.

Conclusions:

  • The study establishes Manipur as a new endemic region for sporotrichosis.
  • Aspiration cytology is an effective diagnostic method for sporotrichosis.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of sporotrichosis is vital for public health interventions in endemic areas.

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