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Case Studies | Animal Science | Brazil | Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025 | Popularity: 4.8 / 10
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
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025
Pages: 1866 - 1869
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25228023528
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