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Anderson Rodrigues

@amrodrigues85.bsky.social
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Professor at UNIFESP, Brazil | Mycologist studying emerging fungal pathogens in humans & animals 🌍🍄🔬 | Let’s talk about fungal diseases, diagnostics, evolution & One Health | #Mycology #Science #fungi

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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Thrilled to share our group's latest paper in #Mycopathologia! 🍄🛣️ We used roadkilled wildlife to track zoonotic #Sporothrix in the Brazilian Atlantic Fores, and unexpectedly detected it in mammals, birds, and reptiles! 🦅🐍 Read our open-access paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Molecular detection of medically relevant Sporothrix species in roadkilled wildlife in the Brazilian Atlantic forest - Mycopathologia
The rapid expansion of zoonotic sporotrichosis in South America necessitates innovative surveillance strategies to identify natural ecological niches. Roadkill provides a unique, underutilized opportu...
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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🌟 New at #Fungal26—the inaugural Fungal Spore Lecture featuring Matthew C. Fisher (Imperial College London). Working at the One Health interface, Fisher explores how antifungal use and global trade are reshaping the Fungal Kingdom. Join us for his lecture: buff.ly/oCNlI2l
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LaBella Lab @lablabella.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
What a way to end #fungal26 We laughed and we cried and we learned so much A great reminder to look back and reflect on the past It can light the way to the future Thank you Nancy Keller for being a light 🕯️ in the field
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The Rokas Lab at Vanderbilt University @rokaslab.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
What an honor and privilege to organize #fungal26 with the one and only Meritxell Riquelme! Thank you fungal community and @genetics-gsa.bsky.social for making this such a great meeting !
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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Cat transmitted sporotrichosis is caused by Sporothrix brasiliensis. CTS has spread throughout Brazil in recent years
Cat transmitted sporotrichosis is caused by S brasiliensis, whereas S globosa and S schenckii cause sapronotic infections Geographic distribution of reports of CTS in the literature over time
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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
After a coffee break, we are back. We are starting with Anderson Rodrigues presenting on cat-transmitted sporotrichosis
Man behind lectern. Slide says: 

The last of cats: Zoonotic spillover, evolution, and the continental expansion of Sporothrix brasiliensis
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Dr Sarah Kidd @thefunguskidd.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
A new 'second tier pathogenic' species within the Sporothrix pallida complex, isolated from an Australian cat. Sporothrix davidellisii, named for Australia's finest mycologist. Such a pleasure to work with @fhagen.bsky.social @amrodrigues85.bsky.social and others on this. doi.org/10.1093/mmy/...
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Sporothrix davidellisii : A new pathogenic species belonging to the Sporothrix pallida complex
Abstract. Sporothrix species (Ascomycota, Ophiostomatales) are dimorphic fungi with diverse ecological niches, ranging from mammalian, plant, and insect pa
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Mycology Journal @mycologyjournal.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
#Genetic diversity and #molecular evolution of #3-carboxymuconate cyclase (Gp60–70), the major #antigen in pathogenic #Sporothrix species doi.org/10.1080/2150... @tandfresearch.bsky.social
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Our latest study in Fungal Biology evaluates genotyping methods to track the spread of #Sporothrix during #outbreaks. We compare CAL seq, AFLP, SSR, and T3B-RAPD to guide molecular surveillance. @fhagen.bsky.social 🔗 Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Sporotrichosis #Mycology #NTD
🔬 Genotyping Sporothrix during epidemics: Which method works best?

Our study evaluates DNA sequencing, RAPD, AFLP, and SSR to track the spread of Sporothrix in outbreaks. While DNA sequencing and RAPD are useful for species identification, AFLP and SSR provide the highest resolution for fine-scale population studies. These findings guide molecular surveillance efforts in Sporothrix epidemiology.

📌 Key insights:
✅ AFLP & SSR: Best for detecting genetic diversity and subgroups
✅ DNA sequencing & RAPD: Limited intraspecific resolution

Check out our full study in Fungal Biology!
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
New paper from my lab in Current Fungal Infection Reports! We explore #Sporothrix diagnostics, epidemiology & taxonomic shifts! 🦠🐱 📌 Rise of cat-transmitted sporotrichosis 📌 PCR & molecular breakthroughs 📌 Global spread & One Health impact 🔗 Read: doi.org/10.1007/s122... #Mycology #OneHealth #NTD
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Insights from Cutting-edge Diagnostics and Epidemiology of Sporotrichosis and Taxonomic Shifts in Sporothrix - Current Fungal Infection Reports
Purpose of Review This review aims to summarize current knowledge on the transmission, diagnostics, treatment, and control of sporotrichosis, a global mycosis affecting humans and cats, with a focus o...
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Check out our latest article on #Sporothrix! We explored the genetic diversity & evolution of the major antigen (Gp60–70) in pathogenic Sporothrix spp., uncovering key insights into sporotrichosis #virulence, #diagnostics, and molecular markers! 🧬🔬 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #NTD #Mycology
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Check out our latest article on #Sporothrix! We explored the genetic diversity & evolution of the major antigen (Gp60–70) in pathogenic Sporothrix spp., uncovering key insights into sporotrichosis #virulence, #diagnostics, and molecular markers! 🧬🔬 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #NTD #Mycology
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Climate change is creating the perfect conditions for the emergence of pathogenic fungi threatening humans and animals. 🌍🍄 What was once rare could become common—and that’s terrifying! We must act now. #ClimateChange #GlobalHealth #mycology #mycosis www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Pathogens and planetary change - Nature Reviews Biodiversity
This Review explores the relationship between emerging infectious diseases and biodiversity loss, and how both are connected to global environmental changes in the Anthropocene.
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Our new study explores the genetic diversity and population structure of #Sporothrix spp. clinical isolates in #Paraíba, Brazil! S. brasiliensis was the predominant species, highlighting the importance of molecular surveillance. www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/10... #Sporotrichosis #Mycology #UNIFESP #UFPB
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Analyses of the Genetic Diversity and Population Structures of Sporothrix spp. Clinical Isolates from Paraíba, Brazil
Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis of global distribution, capable of affecting both humans and animals, and caused by species of the genus Sporothrix spp. This study aimed to evaluate the genet...
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Emerging #Sporothrix brasiliensis is fueling a cat-transmitted sporotrichosis #outbreak in Northeast Brazil. Over 1,100 cases identified in Recife's metro region (2016-2021), with zoonotic transmission linked to Rio de Janeiro strains. Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #PublicHealth #Zoonoses
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Emerging Cases of Cat-Transmitted Sporotrichosis Driven by Sporothrix brasiliensis in Northeast Brazil - Mycopathologia
Cat-transmitted sporotrichosis is caused by the emerging fungal pathogen Sporothrix brasiliensis and constitutes a significant public health issue that affects people living in resource-poor urban cen...
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Anna Dewar @annadewar.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Our review is out in Nature Reviews Genetics! rdcu.be/d5AY2 We show how phylogeny-based methods can resolve the problem of non-independence in genomic datasets. These methods must be considered an essential part of the comparative genomics toolkit. @lauriebelch.bsky.social @stuwest.bsky.social
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A phylogenetic approach to comparative genomics
Nature Reviews Genetics - Controlling for phylogeny is essential in comparative genomics studies, because species, genomes and genes are not independent data points within statistical tests. The...
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Cat-transmitted #sporotrichosis caused by #Sporothrix brasiliensis emerges in Piauí, Brazil, highlighting its zoonotic risks and need for One Health strategies. Read our study on diagnosis, molecular insights, and public health impacts: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #zoonose #NTD #mycology
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Fusariosis: an emerging fungal disease caused by diverse fusarioid fungi. Our study develops novel #AFLP markers for genotyping #Fusarium, #Neocosmospora, & #Bisifusarium, aiding molecular epidemiology & disease control. Read more: www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wfbi...
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Anderson Rodrigues @amrodrigues85.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Check out our study on Milk-Honey-Malt agar (MHM), a simple medium for cultivating & preserving medically relevant #fusarioid fungi. 🌱🔬 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Fusarium #Neocosmospora #mycology
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