Dermatophytosis in Cats

Dermatophytosis in cats was described as a highly contagious and zoonotic skin disease that could spread easily within and across species. The paper detailed the pathogenesis of the disease, emphasizing host and environmental factors that made cats more susceptible to infections. Clinical signs in cats were varied and could resemble many other dermatological conditions, including alopecia, scaling, comedones, erythema, hyperpigmentation, follicular casts, lichenification, miliary dermatitis, and eosinophilic granuloma complex. The document outlined methods for sample collection and diagnostic tests to confirm the disease. It also stressed the importance of treating not only the affected animal but also any in-contact pets and the environment to prevent further spread.