"Kansas Veterinarian Contracts 'Rose Gardener's Disease' from Cat Scratch"

An investigation into three cases of sporotrichosis in Kansas, involving a veterinarian and two cats, has been published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal affiliated with the CDC. Sporotrichosis is caused by the fungus sporothrix and can affect the skin, lungs, bones, joints, or central nervous system. The infection was first found in a pregnant cat, leading to a veterinary technician also getting infected. While sporotrichosis is rare, it is important to take precautions when handling plants or interacting with animals to prevent exposure.