Volume 75 (2025) Issue: 2025 No#3

First allochthonous record of feline and human sporotrichosis in the city of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, central-west region of Brazil

Author(s): Ana C Schipiura, Edison LJ Coelho, Naiani DG Veggi, Vitória L Ribeiro, Francisco KS Faleiros de Azevedo, Marcos de Almeida Souza,Valéria Dutra, Luciano Nakazato, Arleana do Bom Parto Ferreira de Almeida

Keywords:Sporothrix brasiliensis, zoonosis, molecular diagnosis, transmission

Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by fungi of the genus Sporothrix, commonly found in tropical regions. This report describes the first documented case of feline and human sporotrichosis in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. A male cat developed progressive skin lesions, and its owner was also infected after being scratched. Tissue samples confirmed the presence of Sporothrix spp. through cytology, histopathology, fungal culture, and PCR. The initial treatment with fluconazole was switched to itraconazole after diagnostic confirmation. This report highlights the importance of rapid diagnosis and containment measures to control the spread of this zoonosis.