Sporotrichosis: Prevention & Expectations

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Prevention of sporotrichosis includes:

avoiding thorns or stickers while working in the garden

wearing gloves and protective clothing to reduce the risk of becoming infected

wearing a mask to protect the lungs from infection

Sporotrichosis can involve infection of various organs of the body. This condition can become life threatening if it spreads throughout the body.

Sporotrichosis is not contagious. It does not spread from one person to another.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01

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