Esporotricose felina e humana – relato de um caso zoonótico

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is a dermatomycosis caused by fungi of the genus Sporothrix that can affect humans and animals. The domestic cat has fundamental importance in the epidemiological chain of the disease, since it is considered one of the main sources of infection for humans. Infected cats usually have ulcerated skin lesions, in the form of gum at cephalic region, extremities of the limbs and tail. In humans, the lesion is usually localized, and there may be lymphatic involvement of the region. The diagnosis of sporotrichosis is made through a thorough clinical examination, observing the patient's history and complementary tests such as mycological cultivation and cytological examination, in which the presence of the fungus and mycological culture can be quickly observed. The objective of this work was to report a case of feline sporotrichosis with zoonotic transmission, alerting to the occurrence of the disease in felines and its transmission to humans who maintain contact with these animals.