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THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SCENARIO OF FELINE SPOROTRICHOSIS IN RIO DE JANEIRO, STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
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Introduction: Sporotrichosis is a mycosis affecting both humans and animals. Within the context of the ongoing sporotrichosis
epidemic in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
sick cats plays an important role in the zoonotic transmission. The aim of this
study was to update the number of feline cases diagnosed at the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (2005-2011). Methods: The medical
records of the cats followed were reviewed; the inclusion criterion was the isolation of Sporothrix spp. in culture. Results:
In total, 2,301 feline cases were identifi ed. Conclusions: These results
should alert sanitary authorities to the diffi culties
associated with sporotrichosis control.
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