An Overview of Equine Dermatophytosis
October 2019
in “
Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
”
Studysummary This review discusses dermatophytosis in equines, caused primarily by T. equinum, noting its global prevalence and highlighting diagnostic methods; it reports no new clinical results.
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Dermatophytosis in horses, primarily caused by the fungus T. equinum, led to symptoms ranging from mild to severe hair loss and erythema. Horses under 2 years old were more susceptible to this infection. Diagnosis could be made through clinical inspection, direct examination, fungal culture, skin biopsy, and molecular methods. The review aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of this disease.
