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Sporothrix schenckii isolated from a cat in Japan
Y Nakamura1, H Sato, S Watanabe
1Teikyo University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Tokyo, Japan.
Mycoses
|March 1, 1996
Summary
The first feline sporotrichosis case in Japan involved Sporothrix schenckii, a yeast-like fungus, identified in a cat
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection typically affecting humans and animals.
- Feline sporotrichosis is rare, with limited documented cases globally.
Observation:
- A yeast-like fungus was isolated from a cat's skin lesion.
- The fungus was identified as Sporothrix schenckii based on morphology and pathogenicity in mice.
Findings:
- This case represents the first confirmed instance of feline sporotrichosis in Japan.
- No human transmission occurred, but the risk of zoonotic transmission is highlighted.
Implications:
- This finding expands the known host range for Sporothrix schenckii.
- Highlights the importance of protective measures like gloves when handling infected animals to prevent zoonotic transmission.