Geographic Expansion of Sporotrichosis, Brazil

Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Mar;26(3):621-624. doi: 10.3201/eid2603.190803.

Abstract

Brazil has experienced geographic expansion of zoonotic sporotrichosis. Social problems in the country contribute substantially to the expansion. A comprehensive sporotrichosis control program is beyond the sphere of public health. A One Health approach is needed to control the disease in animals and humans.

Keywords: Brazil; One Health; Sporothrix; Sporotrichosis; fungi; mycosis; public health; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animal Welfare
  • Animals
  • Brazil / epidemiology
  • Cats
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Humans
  • Sporothrix / isolation & purification
  • Sporotrichosis / epidemiology*
  • Sporotrichosis / etiology
  • Zoonoses