Integrative Therapy with Methylene Blue and PDT in a Feline with Sporotrichosis - Case Study

Flavia Ricco, Domingos Aquino, Luis Fernando Moraes, Daniela Frediani

Abstract: Purpose: "Sporotrichosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Sporothrix schenckii, poses a significant public health risk, particularly in regions where cats are the primary transmitters. Methods: This case study reports the successful integrative treatment of a feline with sporotrichosis using methylene blue (MB) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). Results: The patient, previously unresponsive to itraconazole, showed significant improvement after two PDT sessions, with complete resolution of symptoms within 76 days. Conclusions: The study concludes that the combination of MB and PDT is a promising, minimally invasive therapy for itraconazole-resistant sporotrichosis, with minimal side effects. This integrative approach may offer a viable alternative for treating resistant fungal infections in both veterinary and human medicine.

Keywords: sporotrichosis, feline, bio-oxidative therapies, methylene blue, photodynamic therapy

How to Cite?: Flavia Ricco, Domingos Aquino, Luis Fernando Moraes, Daniela Frediani, "Integrative Therapy with Methylene Blue and PDT in a Feline with Sporotrichosis - Case Study", Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1866-1869, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25228023528, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25228023528