First three cases of cat-associated zoonotic cutaneous sporotrichosis in Colombia.
Int J Dermatol
; 61(10): 1276-1279, 2022 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by dimorphic fungi of the genus Sporothrix. The route of entry of the causative agent is direct inoculation by skin trauma, generally with decaying wood and other vegetation. However, cat-transmitted sporotrichosis has become more relevant in recent decades especially in South America. Until now, there are no case reports of cat-transmitted sporotrichosis in Colombia. CASE REPORT We present three cases of cutaneous sporotrichosis after the scratches of an ill cat, in the feline's owners and its veterinarian, confirmed by culture and PCR, where S. schenckii sensu stricto was isolated and typified.CONCLUSIONS:
Cat-transmitted sporotrichosis is becoming more relevant in recent decades due to its potential to generate epidemics and become a public health problem. In addition, since the associated species are more virulent, the disease has more aggressive behavior. In Colombia, this is the first case series of cat-transmitted cutaneous sporotrichosis.
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Asunto principal:
Esporotricosis
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Sporothrix
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Dermatol
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Colombia