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Microsporum canis

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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 (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), 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.