Abstract:Cutaneous abscess is a localized collection of pus in the dermis and subcutaneous
tissue usually caused by trauma. The authors report the case of a 30-year-old male
patient, gardener, that presents an ulcerated plaque in the third right finger,
caused by an aculeus plant wound. The examination of the lesion's exudate ruled out
the existence of fungi and showed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus. The authors
emphasize the sporotrichosis as an important differential diagnosis, especially in
endemic areas, and… Show more
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