Development of a mobile platform for zoonosis education: an applied approach to feline sporotrichosis

Authors

  • Igor Barros Grilo Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, Departamento de Engenharia da Computação
  • Thaís Camila Pereira Veloso Universidade Estadual do Maranhão
  • Yanna Leidy Ketley Fernandes Cruz Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Departamento de Engenharia Elétrica
  • Nayara Silva Oliveira Universidade Estadual do Maranhão
  • Larissa Sarmento dos Santos Ribeiro Universidade Estadual do Maranhão
  • Ewaldo Eder Carvalho Santana Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, Departamento de Matemática e Informática

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2026.246351

Keywords:

Feline sporotrichosis, Application, Animal health, Zoonoses, Health technology

Abstract

Feline sporotrichosis is an emerging zoonotic disease in Brazil, with an increasing number of cases reported in different regions, including the Northeast. Limited access to clear and reliable information may impair early disease recognition, the adoption of preventive measures, and the search for appropriate veterinary care. This study aims to present and describe the development, availability, and accessibility of EsporoVet, a mobile application designed as a Health Education tool focused on feline sporotrichosis. The application is primarily intended for cat owners and the general population, but it may also support students and animal health professionals. EsporoVet provides educational content on clinical signs, transmission routes, prevention, management of affected animals, a technical glossary, and georeferenced access to nearby veterinary services. The development process included a literature review, interface prototyping, implementation using React Native integrated with Google Maps and Google Places APIs, testing on Android devices, and public release on GitHub and the Google Play Store. By combining scientific content, accessible language, intuitive navigation, and geolocation features, EsporoVet aims to expand access to information on feline sporotrichosis, support the identification of suspected cases, and facilitate access to veterinary care, especially in endemic areas.

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Grilo IB, Veloso TCP, Cruz YLKF, Oliveira NS, Ribeiro LS dos S, Santana EEC. Development of a mobile platform for zoonosis education: an applied approach to feline sporotrichosis. Braz. J. Vet. Res. Anim. Sci. [Internet]. 2026 Oct. 15 [cited 2026 Oct. 15];63:e246351. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/246351