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Review Article Volume 14 Issue 1
Epidemiological, clinical and laboratorial aspects of sporotrichosis, an emerging zoonosis in Brazil
Jonas Eduardo Pereira de Souza, Paolo Ruggero Errante
Received: April 01, 2026 | Published: May 21, 2026
Citation: Souza JEP, Errante PR. Epidemiological, clinical and laboratorial aspects of sporotrichosis, an emerging zoonosis in Brazil. J Dairy Vet Anim Res.,/i> 2026;14(1):55-60. DOI: 10.15406/jdvar.2026.14.00362
Abstract
Sporothrix schenckii is a dimorphic fungus that can cause sporotrichosis. S. schenckii exists in hyphal form at temperatures below 37°C or as yeast at temperatures equal to or above 37°C. Different strains of S. schenckii have been identified, with the S. schenckii complex being the most commonly found in America, Asia, and Africa. The S. braziliensis, found in Brazil, is known to be transmitted by infected cats. Feline sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by dimorphic fungi of the genus Sporothrix. In cats, it manifests clinically as cutaneous nodules, nasal discharge, and generalized ulcerative lesions. In humans, sporotrichosis is classified as cutaneous, mucosal, osteoarticular, systemic, immunoreactive, and mixed localized, with the cutaneous form being the most common. It is a zoonosis increasingly reported in Brazil. Strategies for managing the disease include early diagnosis, isolation and treatment of infected cats, control of stray animal populations, and public health education on responsible pet ownership
Keywords: Sporotrichosis, dimorphic fungus, zoonotic disease, humans, cats
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