The epidemiological scenario of feline sporotrichosis in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

Sandro Antonio Pereira¹  Isabella Dib Ferreira Gremião¹  Amanda Akemi Braga Kitada¹  Jéssica Sepulveda Boechat¹  Paula Gonçalves Viana¹  Tânia Maria Pacheco Schubach¹ 

关键词: Sporothrix spp;    Sporotrichosis;    Cat;    Zoonosis;    Epidemiology;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0037-8682-0092-2013

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Introduction Sporotrichosis is a mycosis affecting both humans and animals. Within the context of the ongoing sporotrichosis epidemic in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, sick cats plays an important role in the zoonotic transmission. The aim of this study was to update the number of feline cases diagnosed at the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (2005-2011). Methods The medical records of the cats followed were reviewed; the inclusion criterion was the isolation of Sporothrix spp. in culture. Results In total, 2,301 feline cases were identified. Conclusions These results should alert sanitary authorities to the difficulties associated with sporotrichosis control.

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