Sporotrichosis in Humans and Animals in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro
🔎 This article investigates the spatial and temporal distribution of cases in humans and animals (dogs and cats) between 2013 and 2020, revealing divergent patterns and failures in surveillance.
🚨 More than 9,500 suspected cases were reported in humans and 12,500 in animals, with clusters in the western zone of the capital and neighboring cities. The research indicates that actions such as mandatory reporting and veterinary campaigns impacted the notifications, but underestimation of the problem remains a challenge.
⚠️ The findings show how sporotrichosis continues to expand, requiring more effective strategies for disease control.