The first autochthonous human case of sporotrichosis by Sporothrix brasiliensis in Paraguay

2025/02/04 by Mirtha Gabriela Santacruz Silvero, Carolina Melchior do Prado, Bram Spruijtenburg +9 · 1 voice
Medicine · #Antifungal resistance and susceptibility #Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research #Fungal Infections and Studies

paper · doi:10.1016/j.mycmed.2025.101536

openalex publication_date 2025/02/04 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

Sporotrichosis by Sporothrix brasiliensis is increasingly reported in South America. Here, we present the first autochthonous human case in Paraguay, transmitted by a local infected cat. After 63 days of clinical signs onset, the patient was correctly diagnosed and antifungal treatment started, highlighting the need to increase awareness for this emerging disease.

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• It is with great pleasure that I share our new manuscript! 🔬 A collaborative study between Brazilian, Paraguayan and Dutch researchers sheds light on this emerging fungal infection in Paraguay. 📖 [bsky, 6 points, 0 comments]

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