Feline sporotrichosis due to Sporothrix globosa in the Metropolitan region of Buenos Aires: A case study

Abstract

We describe here the first case of feline sporotrichosis caused by Sporothrix globosa, occurring outside the epizootic area of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. Unlike cases reported with Sporothrix brasiliensis, on this occasion there was no clinical or serological evidence of zoonotic transmission through scratches or bites from the sick cat to the attending veterinarian or the person responsible for its care. This report aimed to improve the knowledge about the pathogenic profile of S. globosa.

Keywords: Domestic cat (Felis catus); Esporotricosis felina; Feline sporotrichosis; Gato doméstico (Felis catus); Sporothrix globosa.