Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First report of fungal Sporothrix infection in a cat in Belém Brazil
By Barbara Wilka Leal Silva et al.·Published in Research, Society and Development·2022·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: First report of fungal Sporothrix schenckii complex isolation from feline with possible zoonotic transmission in the city of Belém, Pará, Brazil: Case report
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Plain-English summary
A cat in Belém, Brazil, was diagnosed with sporotrichosis, a fungal infection that can spread to humans. The cat showed signs of infection, prompting a health investigation by local authorities. Tests confirmed the presence of the fungus Sporothrix schenckii in the cat's samples. This case highlights the importance of recognizing sporotrichosis in pets, as it can potentially be transmitted to their owners. Treatment options for sporotrichosis typically include antifungal medications, which can help manage the infection.
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Abstract
Feline sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous, infectious, and contagious mycosis, with zoonotic characteristics. Until now there are no reports on the isolation of Sporothrix sp. in cats in the state of Pará. The present work aimed to isolate Sporothrix spp. from a cat with possible zoonotic involvement in the city of Belém, Pará. Through the active search for suspected cases of sporotrichosis, carried out by members of the Center for the Control of Zoonoses of Belém (CCZ, Belém) the suspicion of the disease in a feline was reported, with probable transmission to its owner. Clinical evaluation was performed, and biological material was collected from the animal for identifying the agent. Microscopic evaluation of the collected sample and microbial culture confirmed the presence of Sporothrix sp. in the sample. This study is the first to report the microbiological isolation of Sporothrix sp. in a cat in the metropolitan region of Belém, Pará, with possible zoonotic transmission. This indicates a probable underreporting of cases, an unknowing regarding the reality of health conditions and the need for more accurate and comprehensive evaluation of sporotrichosis in this region.
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