Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with severe skin ulcers and sepsis from sporotrichosis infection
By Cartes, Agustín et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2025·Hospital Clí·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case report: Severe ulcerative dermatitis leading to sepsis in a cat with sporotrichosis by.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old neutered male cat developed severe skin sores and was diagnosed with sporotrichosis, a fungal infection that can lead to serious illness. Despite receiving aggressive treatment with antifungal medications and supportive care, the cat's condition worsened, leading to severe complications like low blood pressure. Unfortunately, the cat did not recover and had to be euthanized due to the severity of the infection. This case underscores the importance of managing pet health to prevent the spread of this infection.
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Abstract
Sporotrichosis caused byis an emerging zoonotic mycosis of great clinical relevance in South America. This case highlights its severe systemic presentation, reported for the first time in a feline patient from Chile. A 1-year-old neutered male cat presented with severe ulcerative dermatitis, developing a dysoxic phenotype of sepsis. Diagnosis was made by cytology, histopathology, fungal culture, and polymerase chain reaction, confirmingas the pathogen. Treatment included itraconazole associated with potassium iodide. Despite aggressive antifungal therapy and intensive care, based on fluid resuscitation, optimization of analgesia, and administration of vasoactive drugs, the cat developed refractory hypotension and persistent hyperlactatemia, which ultimately led to euthanasia. This report highlights the high pathogenic potential ofto cause severe systemic disease, even in hosts negative to retroviral infections, and emphasizes the importance of promoting responsible animal management practices to prevent the spread of this infectious agent.
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