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The first autochthonous human case of sporotrichosis by Sporothrix brasiliensis in Paraguay

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study design: Case Report

Abstract: Sporotrichosis by Sporothrix brasiliensis is increasingly reported in South America. Here, we present the first autochthonous human case in Paraguay, transmitted by a local infected cat. After 63 days of clinical signs onset, the patient was correctly diagnosed and antifungal treatment started, highlighting the need to increase awareness for this emerging disease.

Source: Journal de Mycologie Médicale

DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2025.101536

Authors: Mirtha Gabriela Santacruz Silvero, Carolina Melchior do Prado, Bram Spruijtenburg, Federico Augusto Lacarrubba Codas, Maria Leticia Ojeda, Bruna Jacomel Favoreto de Souza Lima, Nancy Segovia Coronel, José Pereira Brunelli, Vânia Aparecida Vicente, Theun de Groot, Flávio Queiroz-Telles, Eelco F.J. Meijer

Institutions: Radboud University Medical Center, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social, Hospital de Clínicas Universidade Federal do Paraná

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,250

Funders: Fundacion Araucaria, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Governo Brasil, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação Araucária

Awards: G138864101, G29316538

OpenAlex ID: W4407126691

FWCI: 4.268

Cites: 14

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10