Dermatophytosis in Clinically Infected Cats: Diagnosis and Efficacy of Therapy

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.