Zoophilic dermatophytes play an important role in animal and human health. Small exotic
mammals can be infected with a variety of dermatophytes that inhabit the fur, skin, nails …

Dermatophytosis is a common dermatological problem in companion animals, especially the
cat. Clinical presentations can vary depending on the species, host immune status, and the …

Dermatophytes are fungi that can use keratin as a nutrient source. These organisms invade
keratinized tissue (skin, hair, and nails) and cause dermatophytosis or ringworm …

Dermatophytosis, a zoonotic disease, is caused by fungi of three main genera, namely,
Micropsorum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. Specific lesions of dermatophyte …

This study investigated the frequency of false positive dermatophyte cultures, dermatophyte
prevalence, and dermatophytosis risk factors in an animal sheltering system in British …

Dermatophytosis is a highly infectious mycotic disease of great economic, and public health
consequences. It is estimated that 20% of world population is affected with dermatophytosis …

Background Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal skin disease of cats and dogs. The most
common pathogens of small animals belong to the genera Microsporum and Trichophyton. It …

In the past few decades, an increasing number of fungal infections in animals as well as in
human have been observed. Of these, some severe diseases cause die-off and extinctions …

Dermatophytosis is an infectious and contagious superficial fungal skin disease of dogs and
cats. The disease is not life threatening and will resolve without intervention; however …

Les dermatophytoses sont des dermatoses peu fréquentes, dues à des champignons des
genres Microsporum et Trichophyton, contagieuses entre animaux et à l'homme. Les signes …