<unk>  (also known as "rose gardener's disease") is a disease caused by an infection of the fungus Sporothrix schenckii.  This fungal disease usually affects the skin, although other less common forms can affect the lungs, joints, bones, and even the brain.  Because roses can spread the disease, it is one of a few diseases referred to as rose-thorn or rose-gardeners' disease.
Because S. schenckii is naturally found in soil, hay, sphagnum moss, and plants, it usually impacts farmers, gardeners, and agricultural workers. Typically, infection manifests following the interruption of the epidermal integrity, as this allows the fungus to enter the host.  In cases where<unk>  impacts the lungs, known as pulmonary<unk> , the fungal spores enter through the respiratory pathways upon inhalation. Zoonotic transmission of<unk>  occurs most frequently from handling infected cats, making this an occupational hazard for veterinarians.<unk>  progresses slowly - the first symptoms may appear 1 to 12 weeks (average 3 weeks) following initial exposure to S. schenckii, and the patient may not recall the injury that led to infection. Serious complications can also arise in patients with compromised immune systems. As systemic forms of<unk> , also known as extracutaneous<unk> , are opportunistic infections, immunocompromised patients are much more susceptible to these more severe subtypes.
Sporotrichosis
Zygomycosis
Chromoblastomycosis
Actinomycosis
Candidiasis
Onychomycosis
Diphyllobothriasis
Histoplasmosis