The importance of considering the possibility of ocular sporotrichosis in areas with high incidence rates of sporotrichosis

Esporotricose ocular: a importância de ser considerada em áreas com grande incidência de esporotricose

ABSTRACT

Ocular sporotrichosis involving adnexa can present in 4 types: granulomatous conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome, and bulbar conjunctivitis. The incidence of ocular sporotrichosis has increased in regions with high incidence rates of sporotrichosis. We present a series of three cases of ocular involvement by the fungus Sporothrix species, including its manifestations, approaches, and relevance in areas where sporotrichosis has considerable incidence rates.

Keywords:
Eye infections; fungal; Conjunctivitis; Sporotrichosis/drug therapy; Sporothrix/isolation & purification; Itraconazole/therapeutic use