Sporotrichosis (rose gardener's disease)
A disease caused by the infection of a fungus found in gardens, particularly hay and roses. It usually affects the skin, although other rare forms can affect the lungs, joints, bones, and even the brain.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Symptoms
Medications
Tests
Risk factors
Personal
Related questions
A member asked:
72 year old lady fell into a large rose bush 5 years ago and has all the symptoms of sporotrichosis. The problem we have is no she has lung problems, sores like boils, fever, feels bad most of time. We have no doctor that will get serious about her condit
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A member asked:
How can I find a doctor that can determine my sickness and treat me. I have every symptom of having sporotrichosis . I fell into a large rose bush over 6 years ago. Now I have leisons that come out all over my body, lung problems, fever, nose bleeds an
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 31-year old female asked:
Was pricked by rose thorn directly in my left hand index finger knuckle. Had to pull thorn out of glove! Immediately became red, painful, swollen, and loss of mobility. I am concerned it left fungal infection called sporotrichosis.what should I do?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Is enlarged lymph nodes a usual symptom of sporotrichosis?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 42-year old asked:
What is 'the roses infant disease?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 18-year old female asked:
By eaating rose petals will cause any disease?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 21-year old female asked:
2 days ago squatted over toilet in train, NL, peed over pee already there. These toilets have no remaining water when flushed but person(s) before hadnt and it rose very high. Flushed suddenly on vagina. Wiped 20m later with 80% antibac. Diseases?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 25-year old male asked:
Can an HIV patient drink alcohol and does it affect the treatment? The virus rate when I discovered the disease was 280, and after 9 months of taking the treatment it rose to 890?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 50-year old male asked:
What is the function of evening prime rose oil?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 34-year old asked:
How long can someone like adalia rose who has progeria live?
3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
A 45-year old asked:
There is pain swelling from a rose bush thorn prick, what can I do to relieve it?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 44-year old male asked:
My creatinine rose from 2.38 to 4.68 in 1 year in spite of following prescribed diet and medicine. Is there any medicine to stop increase?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 25-year old male asked:
All smells weither it be roses or food all smells the same (disgusting smell) same with foods i eat that same smell and taste on everything. Cant eat.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 44-year old female asked:
Can you go swimming with pitaryisis roses?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
How do I use rose water on my skin?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
Could roses affect to people with asthma?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 53-year old male asked:
My calcium level rose from 9.3 to 10.2vwhat could be the cause?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 25-year old female asked:
My hCG did not double over 48 hours it rose by 91%, i've been assured that is ok but i thought it was meant to double? Thank you
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 49-year old asked:
My blood pressure has rose to 100-180. What should be done?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 31-year old asked:
Hcg level dropped to 19 and rose again. What does this indicate?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 22-year old male asked:
Three days ago I've accidentally pricked myself with a rose thorn. My last tetanus shot was 8 years ago, do I need a tetanus boost?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 77-year old female asked:
I was diagnosed with CLL 10 years ago, two years ago my white cell count rose to 84. Over the last 2 years it has come down to 54. What does this mean?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
How are roses used during heart failure?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
Will there be any problems in leaving a tiny rose thorn in my foot?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 41-year old female asked:
I just stepped on dried died rose brush thorne it bleed and has stopped do i need to see a dr?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 30-year old asked:
If u have had giardia and had it treated, but your liver enzymes rose what could that be a indication of?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 18-year old female asked:
Can i use rose water inside my eyes ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
Derm--tell me how to use rose water on my skin?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 42-year old asked:
Are smelling roses, seeing/feeling the color purple common reactions to head rushes and headaches?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 30-year old female asked:
I pricked myself on a knockout rose bush last friday. The swelling has gone down some, but it still hurts/itches in two spots. Is it infected?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Partner With Us
For Organizations
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
