Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Sporotrichosis is a subacute or chronic mycosis caused by fungi of the genus Sporothrix, affecting humans and several animal species, especially domestic cats. In cats, infection may be associated with behaviors such as outdoor access, territorial disputes, mating, and contact with contaminated environments. Zoonotic transmission occurs mainly through scratches, bites, and contact with lesions of infected animals. The disease may present as localized cutaneous, disseminated, lymphocutaneous, and, less frequently, extracutaneous forms. Diagnosis considers clinical history, signs, and laboratory tests, including cytology, histopathology, and fungal culture. Treatment is based on antifungal drugs, with itraconazole described in the reference literature as first-line therapy in cats. Prevention includes management measures, neutering, environmental care, and responsible ownership. This study aims to gather information on the clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and epidemiological aspects of feline sporotrichosis, highlighting its importance to public health.
Source: Revista fisio&terapia.
DOI: 10.69849/d7kre888
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7225454691