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First dog case of Sporothrix brasiliensis fungal infection in Chile
By Ailén Dumont et al.·Published in Medical Mycology Case Reports·2024·Laboratorio de Microbiología Clínica y Microbioma, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, 8370134, Chile; Programa de Doctorado en Medicina de la Conservación, Universidad Andrés Bello, República 440, Santiago, Chile, NL·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Challenging frontiers: Canine sporotrichosis due to Sporothrix brasiliensis, first case in Chile
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Plain-English summary
A dog in Santiago, Chile, was diagnosed with a fungal infection caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis, marking the first reported case in the country. The dog underwent a biopsy, which indicated a fungal infection, and further tests confirmed the specific fungus. Although itraconazole is typically the first treatment for this type of infection, the dog was initially treated with terbinafine followed by itraconazole, but unfortunately, the treatment did not lead to a full recovery. This case emphasizes the need for quick diagnosis of such infections to protect both pets and people.
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Abstract
We report the first case of Sporothrix brasiliensis in a dog at Santiago, Chile. From an initial biopsy obtained from the patient, a histopathological study was performed that oriented a fungal infection. The molecular diagnosis from the isolated colony confirmed the identity of the S. brasiliensis agent. Although the literature indicates itraconazole as the first treatment option, the patient was treated with terbinafine followed by itraconazole, without achieving a clinical cure. S. brasiliensis that spread rapidly in Latin America, hence highlight the importance of timely diagnosis that contribute to maintaining human and animal health.2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2024.100632