Esporotricose urbana: epidemia negligenciada no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

A significant urban outbreak of sporotrichosis, traditionally linked to agricultural settings, was identified in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with domestic cats serving as the primary source of infection. The study analyzed 1,848 cases reported between 1997 and 2007, revealing a predominantly female, non-labor-force population affected by this zoonotic disease. Geospatial analysis pinpointed a transmission belt along the border of Rio de Janeiro and adjacent municipalities in the Greater Metropolitan Area, highlighting the urban spread of sporotrichosis through cat-related wounds. The research utilized data from the Health Surveillance Service at the Evandro Chagas Institute to estimate incidence rates and map spatial distribution, offering critical insights into this neglected epidemic.

Silva, M. B. T. d., Costa, M. M. d. M., Torres, C. C. d. S., Galhardo, M. C. G., Valle, A. C. F. d., Magalhães, M. d. A. F. M., Sabroza, P. C., & Oliveira, R. M. d. (2012). Esporotricose urbana: epidemia negligenciada no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 28(10), 1867–1880. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0102-311x2012001000006