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    GlossaryDermatophytosis

    fungal infection of skin, hair, or nails, often called ringworm

    Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated surfaces. The infection typically presents as red, itchy, circular rashes with clearer skin in the center, resembling a ring.

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      Llama Dermatology

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      23 citations, March 1989 in “˜The œVeterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice”
      Llamas often have skin issues like mange, bacterial infections, and allergies, with some treatable by zinc.
      Cutaneous Markers of Disorders Affecting Adult Horses

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      5 citations, December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice”
      Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
      Nonhuman Primate Dermatology: A Literature Review

      research Nonhuman Primate Dermatology: A Literature Review

      24 citations, May 2009 in “Veterinary Dermatology”
      The document concludes that veterinary dermatologists need more experience and a better approach to treating skin diseases in nonhuman primates.
      Skin Diseases in Horses

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      6 citations, May 2015 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice”
      Horse skin diseases are complex to manage and often require a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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