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
    TLDR Trichophyton mentagrophytes causes skin issues and nutrient deficiencies in young sheep, especially in winter.
    The study documented spontaneous dermatophytosis in 1.93% of sheep, with Trichophyton mentagrophytes isolated from lesions, particularly affecting young Shahbadi breed sheep during winter. The condition was prevalent in the red-lateric zone and led to anemia, leucocytosis, hypoglycemia, hypoproteinemia, and low serum zinc and copper levels. Pathological findings included crusty patches with alopecia, necrotic and inflammatory changes in the epidermis and hair follicles, and the presence of fungal elements and micro-abscesses.
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