Occurrence of Dermatophytosis in Dogs from Thrissur, Kerala

January 2022 in “ Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences ”

Tarra Malleswari, K. Justin Davis, K. Vinodkumar, K. Vijayakumar, K. Vrinda Menon

Studysummary This study found that Trichophyton spp. was the most common dermatophyte affecting dogs with alopecia and pruritus in Thrissur district, Kerala, being identified in 68% of cases. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The study aimed to identify the types of dermatophytes affecting dogs in Thrissur, Kerala, by examining skin scrapings and hair from dogs with alopecia and pruritus. Samples were cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar and incubated for up to four weeks. The most common dermatophytes identified were Trichophyton spp. (68%) and Microsporum spp. (32%), along with other non-dermatophyte fungi such as Aspergillus spp., Sporothrix spp., and Curvularia spp. This research provided insights into the prevalence of dermatophytes in the region and their potential zoonotic implications.

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research Isolation of Dermatophytes from Dogs and Cats with Suspected Dermatophytosis in Western Turkey

71 citations , December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine”

This study found that Microsporum canis was the most prevalent dermatophyte in dogs and cats in Western Turkey, with younger animals more frequently infected than older ones.