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Sporotrichosis
Sporotrichosis in darker-skinned individuals presents as slow-growing, firm, red or purple nodules on the skin, often starting at the site of injury, and may be more difficult to detect due to the darker skin tone. The infection is caused by the fungus *Sporothrix schenckii*, typically contracted through contact with contaminated plant material, soil, or animal tissue. Treatment generally involves antifungal medications such as itraconazole or potassium iodide, and in severe cases, surgery may be required to remove abscesses or draining lesions.
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