Recidiva escrotal de Esporotricose em felino jovem pós orquiectomia eletiva: relato de caso

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is a fungal zoonosis caused by the cosmopolitan agent Sporothrix spp., which is widely disseminated worldwide. In Brazil, it has been extensively described in the south and southeast regions; however, more recent studies and reports show its spread throughout all regions of the country. In this sense, the present study aims to describe the occurrence of a case of the disease in the state of Paraíba, in a domestic cat that developed a scrotal recurrence after surgical removal of both testicles, orchiectomy. The patient was rescued on a public road presenting nonspecific respiratory signs. After initial treatment, an increase in volume was observed in the medial commissure of the left eye and expansion of the nasal swelling. Despite the clinical stability achieved, after elective orchiectomy, a testicular ulcerative lesion with serosanguineous exudate and intense pruritus was observed. Cytological examination identified structures compatible with Sporothrix spp. Treatment with itraconazole associated with potassium iodide was instituted, resulting in cure and clinical discharge. Thus, it is likely that the patient had the subclinical form of the disease. Another possibility would be the manifestation of recurrence by self-dissemination. Therefore, reports that document alternative routes of transmission are relevant, as they contribute to clarifying the pathogenesis of sporotrichosis, thereby facilitating early diagnosis and treatment, in addition to helping reduce public health impacts.