Research Topic: zoonotic infections

Wildlife Dermatophytoses in Central Italy (Umbria and Marche Regions): A Fifteen-Year Investigation (2010–2024)

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Researchers studied fungal skin infections in wild animals across two Italian regions over 15 years, finding that about 11% carried dermatophyte fungi. Grey squirrels were most commonly infected, and some of these fungi can spread to humans through contact. The study highlights how wild animals act as sentinels for emerging diseases and emphasizes the importance of protective equipment when handling wildlife.

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Antifungal susceptibility testing of Microsporum canis isolated from the skin of dermatologically healthy cats

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Researchers found that about 5% of healthy cats in Chile carry a fungal infection called Microsporum canis that can spread to humans. The concerning discovery is that all strains tested were resistant to fluconazole, a commonly used antifungal medication. The study shows that indoor cats are at higher risk of carrying this fungus and suggests that screening healthy cats could help prevent transmission to people who have close contact with them.

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Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Feline Sporotrichosis in the Brazilian Amazon: PCR-Based Identification of Sporothrix brasiliensis

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This research studied a fungal disease called sporotrichosis that affects cats in the Brazilian Amazon and can spread to humans. Most infected cats were young males that roamed freely outdoors and had skin lesions on their faces and paws. Researchers tested different laboratory methods to identify the fungus and found that a specific technique extracted DNA best. They confirmed that Sporothrix brasiliensis was the cause and tested how well common antifungal medications work against it, finding that some drugs work better than others.

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Infection caused by a cryptic fungal species, Blastomyces gilchristii, in a tiger

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A tiger at a veterinary hospital developed a serious fungal infection that affected its brain and lungs. Using advanced DNA sequencing technology, researchers identified the infection was caused by a previously unrecognized fungal species called Blastomyces gilchristii. This discovery was important because it showed that this dangerous fungus exists in areas where scientists previously thought it wasn’t found, and it highlights the importance of using modern genetic testing to identify unusual infections.

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