Sporotricosis transmitted by felis catus: report of 4 cases

Abstract

Objective: To report 4 cases of sporotrichosis with zoonotic transmission by Felis catus. Method: Qualitative, descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional data obtained from medical records and laboratory results filed in the computerized system. Approved by CEP/EMESCAM under number 4.239.032. Result: The first case refers to a 29-year-old woman, with an ulcerated lesion in the lower third of the face affected by scratches from a domestic cat. In the second case, it is a 21-year-old female who was scratched by a cat diagnosed with sporotrichosis and after collection of material from the lesion on the 3rd right finger. In the third case, a 51-year-old woman took care of a stray cat with sporotrichosis and developed an ulcerated lesion on her leg. The fourth case occurred in a 60-year-old woman who, when living with a stray cat, presented ascending lymphangitis characteristic of the disease and a culture of the secretions from the lesions was performed. In all four cases, from laboratory diagnosis, macroscopic and microscopic examination of colonies on Sabouraud-glucose Agar confirmed Sporothrix schenckii complex. Three patients were treated with potassium iodide and one with fluconazole and all were cured. Final considerations: Health professionals should be aware of the presence of classic lesions, and especially the form of transmission by felines associated with early laboratory diagnosis with adequate treatment to prevent its dissemination.