Dynamics of Feline Sporotrichosis in Espírito Santo, Brazil: Impact of Urbanisation DOI
Angelita dos Reis Gomes, Luisa Frasson Vieira,

Oscar Giovanny Enriquez‐Martinez

et al.

Zoonoses and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 3, 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction Sporotrichosis is a chronic infectious mycosis caused by traumatic implantation of Sporothrix spp., which poses significant challenge to public health because its zoonotic nature. It affects humans and other animals, particularly cats. This study investigated epidemiological trends spatial distribution feline sporotrichosis in Espírito Santo between 2017 2022. Methods collected diagnostic data on from the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory Center for Infectious Diseases Statistical analyses were performed using STATA ArcGIS software create maps identify hotspots. Kernel density estimation directional mean statistics applied visualise disease concentration transmission trends. Results The results showed increase cases 2022, with hotspots identified urban densely populated areas. Anchieta, Aracruz Vila Velha reported highest numbers cases. Spatial analysis indicated spread towards central northern coastal regions. Conclusion highlights growing threat Santo, Brazil, underscores urgent need comprehensive strategies that address urbanisation, human–animal interactions managing stray cat populations. Effective control measures enhanced surveillance are crucial mitigate this disease. Importantly, provides valuable insights into epidemiology Brazil offers framework regions as emerging face similar challenges.

Language: Английский

Dynamics of Feline Sporotrichosis in Espírito Santo, Brazil: Impact of Urbanisation DOI
Angelita dos Reis Gomes, Luisa Frasson Vieira,

Oscar Giovanny Enriquez‐Martinez

et al.

Zoonoses and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 3, 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction Sporotrichosis is a chronic infectious mycosis caused by traumatic implantation of Sporothrix spp., which poses significant challenge to public health because its zoonotic nature. It affects humans and other animals, particularly cats. This study investigated epidemiological trends spatial distribution feline sporotrichosis in Espírito Santo between 2017 2022. Methods collected diagnostic data on from the Veterinary Pathology Laboratory Center for Infectious Diseases Statistical analyses were performed using STATA ArcGIS software create maps identify hotspots. Kernel density estimation directional mean statistics applied visualise disease concentration transmission trends. Results The results showed increase cases 2022, with hotspots identified urban densely populated areas. Anchieta, Aracruz Vila Velha reported highest numbers cases. Spatial analysis indicated spread towards central northern coastal regions. Conclusion highlights growing threat Santo, Brazil, underscores urgent need comprehensive strategies that address urbanisation, human–animal interactions managing stray cat populations. Effective control measures enhanced surveillance are crucial mitigate this disease. Importantly, provides valuable insights into epidemiology Brazil offers framework regions as emerging face similar challenges.

Language: Английский

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