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Sporothrix brasiliensis causes sporotrichosis, a fungal infection affecting mammals. This review details its genome, virulence, drug resistance, and zoonotic potential, highlighting its impact in South America.

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animal sporotrichosis diagnosis immune response immune sensing pathogenic clade treatment zoonosis

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Area of Science:

Medical Mycology
Infectious Diseases
Genomics

Background:

Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection caused by thermodimorphic *Sporothrix* species.
*Sporothrix brasiliensis* is a highly virulent agent, prevalent in South America, causing significant zoonotic cases.
Understanding *S. brasiliensis* is crucial due to its increasing public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive literature review on *Sporothrix brasiliensis*.
To explore the pathogen's genome, host interactions, and antifungal resistance.
To identify potential virulence factors and discuss zoonosis.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current research on *Sporothrix brasiliensis*.
Analysis of genomic data to predict virulence factors.
Synthesis of information on pathogen-host interactions and drug resistance.

Main Results:

Detailed review of *S. brasiliensis* biology, including its genome and pathogenic mechanisms.
Identification of *S. brasiliensis* as a significant zoonotic threat, particularly in Brazil.
Prediction of putative virulence factors encoded in the *S. brasiliensis* genome.

Conclusions:

This review consolidates current knowledge on *Sporothrix brasiliensis*, a key agent of sporotrichosis.
*S. brasiliensis* poses a substantial zoonotic risk, necessitating further research into its virulence and resistance.
Genomic insights offer potential targets for novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies against sporotrichosis.