Primary conjunctival sporotrichosis: An atypical presentation of the disease

Sporotrichosis is an infection caused by fungi of the Sporothrix complex, a very common plant saprophytes found in tropical and subtropical regions. Classically, transmission occurs after inoculation into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue through minor trauma during plant handling.1,2 In Rio de Janeiro, most sporotrichosis cases are transmitted by infected cats.3 Most cases present with cutaneous lesions.2 Extracutaneous forms are uncommon.