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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Cat claws as a possible reservoir of Sporothrix brasiliensis in Magallanes, Chile.

Journal:
Medical mycology
Year:
2025
Authors:
Thomson, Pamela et al.
Affiliation:
Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria
Species:
cat

Abstract

Cats attended at a veterinary clinic in Magallanes, Chile, were screened for Sporothrix brasiliensis in their claws. Five of 140 screened cats were positive, with three of them being symptomatic. Increased awareness of S. brasiliensis circulating in Chile could help take precautions to prevent feline outbreaks and human infection.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41100160/