Sporotrichosis (also known as "Rose gardener's disease") is a disease caused by the infection of the
fungus Sporothrix schenckii. This fungal disease usually affects the
skin, although other rare 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.