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1 Μαρ 2021 · Aim: The ringworms of pet dogs, cats, and stray animals (dogs, cats, and other animals) could be a potential source of zoonotic infections causing a serious public health problem in the busy...
Dermatophytosis (ringworm) is typically a superficial skin infection. It affects a wide range of animals, and several of the causative fungi also cause zoonotic infections. In otherwise healthy animals, it requires no treatment; however, treatment is usually recommended to shorten the course of the disease and avoid contagion.
10 Ιουλ 2020 · Microsporum canis, a zoophilic dermatophyte, was identified as the prime cause of ringworm in two cross-bred, female calves which belonged to a private dairy farm in Gujarat, India.
Because the ring of irritated, itchy skin looked like a worm, the infection was erroneously named. The characteristic ring appearance is primarily a human phenomenon. In animals, ringworm frequently looks like a dry, grey, scaly patch but can also mimic any other skin lesion and have any appearance.
RINGWORM IN DOGS What is ringworm and what causes it? Ringworm or dermatophytosis is the common name given to a fungal infection of the superficial layers of the skin, hairs and nails. The name comes from the classical appearance of a C- or O-shaped red raised ‘ring’ marking the boundary of inflammatory lesions of the infection in people.
Dermatophytosis. Karen A. Moriello, DVM, DACVD, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Article Last Updated August 2020 16 min read Peer Reviewed. Print/View PDF. Dermatophytosis (ie, ringworm) is a superficial fungal disease of the skin, hair, and claws that affects 1% to 4% of cats and dogs worldwide. 1. Background & Pathophysiology.
Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) Information for Dog Owners. Key Facts. • Ringworm is a very common and contagious fungal infection. • It afects the hair coat, skin and nails and causes hair loss and skin disease. • People are at high risk for getting ringworm from an infected dog. • Efective prevention methods are critical for decreasing ...
