Isolation of Dermatophytes from Dogs and Cats with Suspected Dermatophytosis in Western Turkey
December 2010
in “
Preventive Veterinary Medicine
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Studysummary 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. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study aimed to identify dermatophyte species and their prevalence in dogs and cats with suspected dermatophytosis in Western Turkey. A total of 362 animals (198 dogs and 164 cats) were examined, revealing that 14.4% were positive for fungal elements by direct microscopy, and 19.3% were culture positive for dermatophytes. Microsporum canis was the most common species isolated. The prevalence of Trichophyton mentagrophytes was significantly higher in dogs than in cats. Age was a significant risk factor, with animals younger than one year showing higher infection rates. No significant association was found between infection prevalence and the provinces, sex, or season.
