Sporotrichosis -- pulmonary: A fungal infection caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. Usually only the skin is infected but bones, lungs and central nervous system can rarely be affected also. Transmission usually occurs through inhalation of the fungus. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Sporotrichosis -- pulmonary is available below.
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