Feline sporotrichosis: a literature review

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Camila Pires

Abstract

Feline sporothricosis, a subcutaneous zoonotic mycosis caused by the dimorfic fungal complex Sporothrix schenckii, has been gained importance in several regions of Brazil, where an incresing number of cases in humans have been observed. This paper describes the disease in domestic cats and discuss its clinical findings, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and warns about its importance in public health. 

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PIRES, C. Feline sporotrichosis: a literature review. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 15, n. 1, p. 16-23, 15 May 2017.
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PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE