Microsporum canis
Synonym(s): M. canis
Introduction
Classification
Taxonomy
- Genus: Microsporum.
- Perfect state: Ascomycetes.
Distribution
- Worldwide.
Significance
- A cause of dermatophytosis (ringworm) in dog, cat, human.
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Clinical Effects
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Diagnosis
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Sparkes A H, Robinson A, Mackay A D et al (2000) A study of the efficacy of topical and systemic therapy for the treatment of feline Microsporum canis infection. J Feline Med and Surg 2 (3), 135-142 PubMed.
- Mancianti F, Pedonese F, Millanta F et al (1999) Efficacy of oral terbinafine in feline dermatophytosis due to Microsporum canis. J Feline Med Surg 1 (1), 37-41 PubMed.
- Mignon B R, Coignoul F, Leclipteux T et al (1999) Histopathological pattern and humoral immune response to a crude exo-antigen and purified keratinase of Microsporum canis in symptomatic and asymptomatic infected cats. Med Mycol 37 (1), 1-9 PubMed.
- Mancianti F, Pedonese F, Zullino C (1998) Efficacy of oral administration of itraconazole to cats with dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis. JAVMA 213 (7), 993-995 PubMed.
- Pier A C, Moriello K A (1998) Parasitic relationship between Microsporum canis and the cat. Med Mycol 36 (Suppl 1), 271-275 PubMed.
- Moriello K A & DeBoer D J (1995) Feline dermatophytosis. Recent advances and recommendations for therapy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 25 (4), 901-921 PubMed.