January 2026 in “Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal” This study documented that dermatophytosis was highly prevalent in Basra's cats, particularly affecting males and cats under nine months, with lesions most frequent on ears, face, and abdomen.
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January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” This case report describes an adult initially diagnosed with alopecia areata but was later found to have tinea capitis, successfully treated with terbinafine and ketoconazole shampoo.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” This case report from Veterinary Clinical Complex, Kurumbapet, India, described a kitten with superficial dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum spp., which was successfully treated using itraconazole syrup, cetirizine, and a liver-supportive syrup, achieving complete recovery by the third week without adverse effects.
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May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery” This review discusses feline dermatophytosis and emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate treatment, but it reports no new clinical results.
March 2025 in “Journal of Bio Innovation” This review examines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatophytosis (ringworm) in dogs and cats, highlighting the role of Microsporum canis and the public health implications of zoophilic dermatophytes, affecting roughly 20-25% of the global population.