Zoonotic Sporotrichosis outbreak: Emerging public health threat in the Amazon State, Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sporotrichosis is the most common subcutaneous mycosis caused by Sporothrix spp. Traditionally, it is transmitted through injuries involving plant debris. However, over the past few decades, there has been an epidemic increase in human cases resulting from contact with infected animals, particularly cats, in various regions of Brazil. In this report, we report a notable increase in both human and animal cases within the Brazilian Amazon state.

Methodology/principal findings

An ecological study was conducted by analyzing official records of human and animal sporotrichosis diagnosed in the state of Amazon from 2020 to 2023. Data including patient demographics, clinical manifestations, mycological examination results, and species identification through PCR confirmati

SUBMITTER: Mesquita VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293696 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature