However disease has quickly spread to other parts of Brazil and neighboring countries in South America with reported cases in Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Columbia and Panama.

[6] The fungus has been isolated from intestinal and feline fecal samples which suggest that feces from infected cats may contaminate soil and contribute to the spread of the disease.

[7] Sporotrichosis is traditionally associated with subcutaneous exposure of Sporothrix propagules typically through minor injury while coming in contact with plants, soil, or organic matter.

[8] It is believed that S.brasiliensis is more virulent than other species that cause sporotrichosis like S.schenckii and results in larger, longer lasting lesion with a higher degree of local and systemic inflammation as demonstrated on mice.

[10] In addition, the treatment of felines is particularly difficult as care requires prolonged intervals of time daily and many cats fail to respond well to therapies.

[7][11] Due to this the recurence of disease can typically occur with higher severity while increasing the chances of antifungal resistance strain development.