Importance of cytopathology in the screening and diagnosis of feline sporotrichosis and its importance in public health

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Gabriel Henrique Rodrigues Pereira
Amanda Costa de Oliveira Marson
Marcela Leal Ferreira
Ana Carolina Santos Santana

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is a subacute to chronic zoonotic mycosis caused by fungi of the Sporothrix genus, with S. schenckii var. brasiliensis being the most relevant in Brazil. Domestic cats are the primary reservoirs and amplifiers of the infection, making the disease an increasing challenge for public and veterinary health. Early diagnosis is essential for effective clinical management and transmission control. Cytopathology stands out as an accessible, rapid, and sensitive diagnostic method, allowing for early infection identification. This study highlights its importance in the screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of sporotrichosis, as well as the key role of veterinarians in early detection, therapeutic guidance, and implementation of preventive measures. Epidemiological surveillance and mandatory reporting are crucial for disease control, along with the adoption of biosafety protocols to reduce the risk of zoonotic transmission. Veterinarians play a central role in mitigating the health and epidemiological impacts of sporotrichosis.

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MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA

Author Biographies

Gabriel Henrique Rodrigues Pereira, Animal Hemovet Laboratory

Veterinarian, technical manager at Animal Hemovet Laboratory, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

Amanda Costa de Oliveira Marson, Salgado de Oliveira University

Undergraduate student in Veterinary Medicine, Salgado de Oliveira University, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

Marcela Leal Ferreira, Animal Hemovet Laboratory

Veterinarian, technical manager at Animal Hemovet Laboratory, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

Ana Carolina Santos Santana, Animal Hemovet Laboratory

Veterinarian, technical manager at Animal Hemovet Laboratory, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.

How to Cite

Importance of cytopathology in the screening and diagnosis of feline sporotrichosis and its importance in public health. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, [S. l.], v. 24, n. esp. 1, 2026. DOI: 10.36440/recmvz.v24.38768. Disponível em: https://revistamvez-crmvsp.com.br/index.php/recmvz/article/view/38768. Acesso em: 23 feb. 2026.