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

Conclusions: This constitutes the third reported outbreak of S. schenckii sporotrichosis attributable to contaminated hay in Australia and the first outbreak of sporotrichosis in the NT. This outbreak prompted public health interventions, including distribution of information to general practitioners, farmers and suppliers in the Top End. Media reporting led to the identification and treatment of an additional case. Local practitioners should remain alert to the possibility of further occurrences of sporotrichosis.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Source Type: research