Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat and owner with skin fungal infection in Cuiabá Brazil
By Schipiura Ana Carolina et al.·Published in Acta Veterinaria·2025·1Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Programa de Residência Uniprofissional em Medicina Veterinária, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil, RS·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: First Allochthonous Record of Feline and Human Sporotrichosis in the City of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Central-West Region of Brazil
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Plain-English summary
A male cat in Cuiabá, Brazil, developed worsening skin lesions, which led to a diagnosis of sporotrichosis, a fungal infection. Unfortunately, the cat's owner also became infected after being scratched. Tests confirmed the presence of the fungus, and the cat was initially treated with fluconazole, but the treatment was later changed to itraconazole for better effectiveness. This case emphasizes the need for quick diagnosis and measures to prevent the spread of this infection between pets and humans.
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Abstract
Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by fungi of the genus Sporothrix, commonly found in tropical regions. This report describes the first documented case of feline and human sporotrichosis in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. A male cat developed progressive skin lesions, and its owner was also infected after being scratched. Tissue samples confirmed the presence of Sporothrix spp. through cytology, histopathology, fungal culture, and PCR. The initial treatment with fluconazole was switched to itraconazole after diagnostic confirmation. This report highlights the importance of rapid diagnosis and containment measures to control the spread of this zoonosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.2478/acve-2025-0032