Sporothrix brasiliensis genotyping reveals numerous independent zoonotic introductions in Brazil

In the last decades, multiple fungal species have emerged, posing threats to public health.1 In this journal, we have reported the emergence of Candida auris in South America.2 Sporothrix brasiliensis constitutes another emerging fungal threat on the continent. This dimorphic fungus is the causative agent of human and animal sporotrichosis, and its first appearance was retrospectively identified in 1998 in Rio de Janeiro.3 Since then, there has been a staggering increase in the number of feline and human cases in various Brazilian States.
Source: Journal of Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research