Ana Carolina Magalhães Nascimento, Luiza Rennó Rocha De Oliveira, Maria Amélia Lopes Dos Santos, Elcilane Gomes Silva, Francisca Regina Oliveira Carneiro, Renata Mie Oyama Okajima, Carla Andrea Avelar Pires
Diagnostic suspicion, especially in endemic areas, and early treatment are essential to reduce morbidity, sequelae, and adverse outcomes.
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.