Publications by authors named "Gustavo Canesso Bicalho"
Article Synopsis
- Zoonotic sporotrichosis, caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis, is a significant fungal infection epidemic in Minas Gerais, Brazil, particularly affecting the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte since 2015.
- The research analyzed 95 isolates, predominantly of S. brasiliensis, using AFLP genotyping to assess genetic diversity and population structure, finding high variability and distinct genetic groups linked to specific geographic areas.
- The study reveals a dominance of the MAT1-1 mating type in isolates from MRBH, suggesting a unique genetic profile in the region that differs from strains found in Rio de Janeiro, contributing to understanding the disease's spread.
Realities, perceptions, and strategies for implementation of an ethical population management program for dogs and cats on university campuses.
Front Vet Sci
July 2024
Stray dogs and cats pose significant challenges for public health and animal welfare due to their potential involvement in zoonotic disease transmission, accidents, and aggressions. Large urban centers exacerbated challenges due to the presence of these animals in public areas with high human density. Ethical Population Management Programs (EPMP), rooted in the One Health approach, are crucial for addressing this issue comprehensively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSporotrichosis is a widespread fungal infection that affects skin and subcutaneous tissues in humans and animals. In cats, it is displayed as nodules, ulcers and lesions on the nasal and respiratory mucosa. Antifungal treatment of cats is crucial but many cases are difficult, thus resulting in discontinue of the treatment, with disastrous consequences for the animal, encouraging contamination of the environment, other animals and people.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDISTRIBUTION AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF STAPHYLOCOCCI ISOLATED FROM FREE-LIVING SOUTH AMERICAN COATI () IN AN URBAN PARK IN MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL.
J Zoo Wildl Med
October 2023
The scientific information regarding staphylococci in procyonids is scarce. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency, distribution, and pattern of antimicrobial resistance of staphylococcal species isolated from free-roaming coatis () in an urban park in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Rectal swabs from 55 free-living coatis were plated onto mannitol salt agar for isolating staphylococci, and species were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of , and sequencing of 16S rRNA and when needed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEmergence of zoonotic sporotrichosis due to Sporothrix brasiliensis in Minas Gerais, Brazil: A molecular approach to the current animal disease.
Mycoses
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Sporotrichosis is a fungal disease affecting both humans and animals, particularly in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where a study aimed to examine its spread and the species of *Sporothrix* involved in recent outbreaks.
- - The research found a notable rise in sporotrichosis cases among animals, mostly affecting cats, with *Sporothrix brasiliensis* identified as the primary pathogen in all tested cases over four years.
- - Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the strains found in Belo Horizonte likely originated from earlier outbreaks in Rio de Janeiro, suggesting interconnected outbreaks in Brazil, which highlights the need for genetic monitoring to manage and control the disease effectively.