| molecular identification of sporothrix species involved in the first familial outbreak of sporotrichosis in the state of espírito santo, southeastern brazil. | sporotrichosis is a widespread subcutaneous mycosis caused by the dimorphic fungi now known as the sporothrix schenckii complex. this complex is comprised of at least six species, including sporothrix albicans, sporothrix brasiliensis, sporothrix globosa, sporothrix luriei, sporothrix mexicana and s. schenckii. cases of sporotrichosis have significantly increased in brazil over the past decade, especially in the state of rio de janeiro (rj), where an epidemic among cat owners has been observed. ... | 2013 | 24141957 |