Argentina recorded 11 human cases of sporotrichosis during 2026 up to epidemiological week 26. Six cases were located in the province of Buenos Aires and five in Misiones.
Between 2019 and 2026, 52 human cases were reported, 31 of which were laboratory-confirmed or probable. Additionally, 18 feline cases were reported between 2025 and 2026, with five confirmed.
An outbreak was identified in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area with linked human and feline cases. Transmission occurs through scratches, bites, or contact with secretions from infected cats.
