Emerging zoonotic ocular sporotrichosis in southeast Asia: a case series from Thailand and systematic review of regional reports
Ocular sporotrichosis is an emerging zoonotic infection in Southeast Asia, often linked to cat exposure. Early recognition and prompt antifungal therapy are critical to achieve good outcomes and prevent sight-threatening complications.
Authors
- Thanachaporn Kittipibul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5814-2413)
- Ariya Chindamporn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9761-1670)
- Ngamjit Kasetsuwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1926-4666)
- Buravej Assavapongpaiboon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5902-2162)
- Nattapong Langsiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1889-7122)
- Trakanta Wannapanich
- Usanee Reinprayoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3660-3538)
- Suppapong Tirakunwichcha
Institutions
- Thai Red Cross Society (TH)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-025-00565-8
- Primary Topic
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00