Sporothrix brasiliensis in cats from Santiago, Chile

We report Sporothrix brasiliensis infection in three cats from Santiago, Chile. Recently, S. brasiliensis was reported in cats from the southernmost region of Chile located 2,190 km from Santiago. Our findings emphasize the emergence of S. brasiliensis in the Chilean context, reflecting its rapid ex...

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Published in:Medical mycology case reports 2024-03, Vol.43, p.100624, Article 100624
Main Authors: Escobar, María Carolina, Cifuentes Ramos, Federico, Alvarez Rojas, Cristian A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chile
Emerging disease
Feline sporotrichosis
mycology
South America
Sporothrix
Sporothrix spp
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Summary:We report Sporothrix brasiliensis infection in three cats from Santiago, Chile. Recently, S. brasiliensis was reported in cats from the southernmost region of Chile located 2,190 km from Santiago. Our findings emphasize the emergence of S. brasiliensis in the Chilean context, reflecting its rapid expansion across South America in recent years. Veterinarians should include S. brasiliensis in the differential diagnosis of skin conditions in cats.
ISSN:2211-7539
2211-7539
DOI:10.1016/j.mmcr.2023.100624