Dermatophytosis in Sheep Due to Trichophyton Mentagrophytes: Occurrence, Hemato-Biochemical and Pathomorphological Changes

January 2006 in “ Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology ”

Anindita Dey, Mrinal Kanti Bhowmik, Paritosh Kumar Biswas

Trichophyton mentagrophytes dermatophytosis alopecia epidermis hair follicles anemia leucocytosis hypoglycemia hypoproteinemia serum zinc serum copper necrotic changes inflammatory changes fungal elements micro-abscesses

TLDR Trichophyton mentagrophytes causes skin issues and nutrient deficiencies in young sheep, especially in winter.

The study investigated dermatophytosis in sheep caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes, focusing on its occurrence, haemato-biochemical, and pathomorphological changes. Out of 672 sheep with skin disorders, 13 (1.93%) were confirmed to have the infection. The disease was more prevalent in sheep under 1 year old and during winter, with the highest occurrence in the red-lateric agro-climatic zone. Infected sheep exhibited anaemia, leucocytosis, hypoglycaemia, and reduced serum protein, zinc, and copper levels. Pathomorphological changes included alopecia, crusty patches, and necrotizing chronic folliculitis. The study highlighted the economic impact of the disease on wool and hide quality.

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