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Human sporotrichosis in the Amazon: an emerging zoonosis and its clinical-epidemiological challenges
Ana Carolina Magalhães Nascimento
Luiza Rennó Rocha de Oliveira
Maria Amélia Lopes dos Santos
E. Silva
F. R. Carneiro
R. Okajima
Carla Andrea Avilar Pires
Sep 2026 · Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical · Vol 59 · 0 citations
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Medicine
Abstract
ABSTRACT Background: The number of sporotrichosis cases in Brazil has been continuously increasing, primarily due to zoonotic transmission in urban areas. This study aimed to analyze the occurrence of human sporotrichosis in a reference center in the Amazon region. Methods: This case series study analyzed the medical records of patients diagnosed with sporotrichosis at a dermatology reference service in Northern Brazil. Results: Most patients presented with the localized cutaneous form. Diagnosis was confirmed using clinical and epidemiological criteria, histopathology, and/or culture. Conclusions: Diagnostic suspicion, especially in endemic areas, and early treatment are essential to reduce morbidity, sequelae, and adverse outcomes.