Abstract

ETCHECOPAZ, Alejandro N. et al. Feline sporotrichosis due to Sporothrix globosa in the Metropolitan region of Buenos Aires: A case study. Rev. argent. microbiol. [online]. 2024, vol.56, n.1, pp.2-2. ISSN 0325-7541.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ram.2023.07.001.

We describe here the first case of feline sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix globosa, occurring outside the epizootic area of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. Unlike cases reported with Sporothrix brasiliensis, on this occasion there was no clinical or serological evidence of zoonotic transmission through scratches or bites from the sick cat to the attending veterinarian or the person responsible for its care. This report aimed to improve the knowledge about the pathogenic profile of S. globosa.

Keywords : Feline sporotrichosis; Sporothrix globosa; Domestic cat Felis catus.

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