Dermatophytosis in Clinically Infected Cats: Diagnosis and Efficacy of Therapy
January 2022
in “
Advances in animal and veterinary sciences
”
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Studysummary In this study, topically applying 2% ketoconazole cream twice daily for 21 days was found effective in treating dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis in cats, showing approximately 85% improvement in skin lesions and the disappearance of the fungi. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This study investigated the diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in 20 cats aged 6-12 months, all infected with Microsporum canis. Clinical signs included erythema, scale, crust, and circular alopecia. Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical signs, Wood's lamp examination, and fungal culture. The cats were treated with 2% ketoconazole cream applied topically twice daily for 21 days, resulting in an 85% reduction in clinical lesions and the disappearance of the fungi. The study underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, highlighting the efficacy of ketoconazole in managing dermatophytosis in cats.
