Sporotrichosis in domestic felines: literature review

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Giovanna Lopes da Silva
Lívia Keunecke de Oliveira Negrini

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is a zoonotic subcutaneous mycosis caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii that inhabits the soil, straw, vegetables and also wood, and can be transmitted through contaminated materials, such as splinters or thorns. However, infected animals, and especially cats, also transmit the disease through scratches, bites and direct contact with injured skin. In mammals, the clinical picture is chronic or acute with the appearance of skin lesions. The disease is considered a public health problem, as it affects the population of endemic areas. The present work was designed to analyze the manifestation of the disease in domestic cats, reviewing clinical signs, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and also makes an alert for its importance in public health. Educational measures are needed to make the population aware of the effects of waste on One Health.

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SILVA, G. L. DA; NEGRINI, L. K. DE O. Sporotrichosis in domestic felines: literature review. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 21, 8 May 2023.
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PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE