This patient presented with sporotrichosis affecting the skin of the thumb.
Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection caused by a fungus called Sporothrix schenckii. Individuals handling thorny plants, sphagnum moss, or baled hay are at increased risk of acquiring sporotrichosis.
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