Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of cat sporotrichosis found in Central-West Brazil city
By Ferreira, Mariana Almeida et al.·Published in Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo·2024·Universidade Federal de Goiá, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First occurrence of feline sporotrichosis in a metropolitan area of Central-West Brazil.
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Plain-English summary
A cat in Goiania, Brazil, was diagnosed with sporotrichosis, a fungal infection caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis. This condition can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with an infected cat. The diagnosis was confirmed through various tests, including cytopathology and mycology. This case highlights the potential risk of sporotrichosis spreading among cats and to humans in urban areas where it hasn't been reported before. Pet owners should be aware of the signs of this infection and consult their veterinarian if they suspect their cat may be affected.
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Abstract
Sporotrichosis is a neglected mycosis that affects human and animal hosts, including domestic cats. In Brazil, its most frequently diagnosed etiological agent is Sporothrix brasiliensis. Zoonotic transmission of S. brasiliensis occurs via direct contact between an infected cat and a susceptible human host. Notification of confirmed cases of feline sporotrichosis is not mandatory in Brazil. The metropolitan area of Goiania city can be considered a silent area for the occurrence of feline sporotrichosis. In this context, voluntary reporting of feline sporotrichosis cases is recommended for all healthcare professionals. This study aimed to report the first occurrence of S. brasiliensis in a cat from the metropolitan area of Goiania city. Cytopathology, mycology, thermal dimorphism and calmodulin gene amplification tests were performed. The mycological and molecular biological diagnoses corresponded to S. brasiliensis. The etiological agent of zoonotic sporotrichosis was detected in the metropolitan area of Goiania city, and therefore there is a risk of the emergence of new cases of cats infected with S. brasiliensis and the occurrence of zoonotic transmission of this fungus.
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