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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Title
First Allochthonous Record of Feline and Human Sporotrichosis in the City of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Central-West Region of Brazil
Author
Schipiura, Ana Carolina 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Edison Lorran Jerdlicka Coelho 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Naiani Domingos Gasparetto Veggi 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Vitória Lucchesi Ribeiro 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Francisco Kennedy Scofoni Faleiros De Azevedo 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; De Almeida Souza, Marcos 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Dutra, Valéria 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Nakazato, Luciano 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Arleana Do Bom Parto Ferreira De Almeida 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

1  Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Programa de Residência Uniprofissional em Medicina Veterinária, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil 
2  Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Veterinárias, Cuiabá, MT, Brasil 
3  Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Hospital Universitário Julio Muller, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brasil 
4  Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária (FAVET), Cuiabá, MT, Brasil 
Pages
421-428
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
De Gruyter Brill Sp. z o.o., Paradigm Publishing Services
ISSN
05678315
e-ISSN
18207448
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/acve-2025-0032
ProQuest document ID
3251911218
Copyright
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