Zoonotic Sporotrichosis: systematic review and clinical aspects of feline and canine cases

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Systematic review identifies treatment outcomes in feline and canine sporotrichosis, suggesting effective antifungal approaches.

Sporotrichosis is caused by the fungi of the genus Sporothrix, particularly affecting cats and dogs.
Of 508 articles reviewed, 54 met criteria revealing 152 cases of sporotrichosis, mostly in cats from Brazil.
Itraconazole was the most utilized antifungal, showing high favorable responses with low side effects.
Longer treatment duration correlates significantly with better clinical outcomes, reducing disease relapse rates.

Dumont et al. (2025) studied this question.

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