Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fungal skin infection Sporothrix schenckii found in a cat in Japan
By Nakamura, Y et al.·Published in Mycoses·1996·Teikyo University School of Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sporothrix schenckii isolated from a cat in Japan.
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Plain-English summary
A cat in Japan was found to have a skin infection caused by a yeast-like fungus called Sporothrix schenckii, which led to painful, ulcerated lesions on its skin. This case marks the first documented instance of sporotrichosis in cats in Japan. Thankfully, there was no risk of spreading the infection to humans in this situation, but it highlights the importance of wearing protective gear, like gloves, when handling infected animals to prevent transmission. The cat's treatment details were not specified, but prompt veterinary care is crucial for managing such infections.
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Abstract
A yeast-like fungus isolated from a granulomatous and ulcerative skin lesion in a mongrel cat was mycologically examined. The isolate was identified as Sporothrix schenckii from the morphological findings and its pathogenicity in a mouse, confirming the first case of feline sporotrichosis in Japan. Fortunately, no transmission to humans occurred in this case, however the risk of humans contracting Sporothrix schenckii infection increases with the increase in the number of animals with sporotrichosis. Consequently when handling such animals protective clothing such as gloves should be worn to reduce the risk of transmission of the fungus through open wounds.
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