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Julie R Harris¹, David D Blaney, Mark D Lindsley

¹Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. ggt5@cdc.gov

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|February 5, 2011

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A pet kinkajou transmitted Blastomyces dermatitidis fungal infection to its owner. This case highlights the need for animal necropsy and considering fungal causes in persistent infections after animal bites.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Mycology
Zoonotic Diseases
Infectious Disease Transmission

Background:

Blastomyces dermatitidis is a fungus endemic to North America.
Infections typically occur through inhalation of contaminated soil or decaying organic matter.
Zoonotic transmission, especially from exotic pets, is rare but possible.

Observation:

A man developed a recalcitrant infection after a pet kinkajou bite.
The patient's infection was diagnosed as Blastomycosis.
The kinkajou was the suspected source of the fungal infection.

Findings:

Successful transmission of Blastomyces dermatitidis from a pet kinkajou to a human was confirmed.
This represents a rare instance of direct zoonotic fungal transmission.
The clinical presentation mimicked other infectious or inflammatory conditions.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider fungal infections, such as blastomycosis, in patients with severe or persistent infections following animal bites.
Complete and early necropsy of the animal source is crucial for diagnosis and public health.
Awareness of potential zoonotic fungal transmission from exotic pets is important for both veterinary and human medicine.