Search
for

    Glossary Microsporum canis

    fungus causing ringworm in humans and animals

    Microsporum canis is a type of fungus that primarily affects the skin, hair, and nails, causing a condition known as ringworm. It is a common cause of dermatophytosis in both humans and animals, particularly cats and dogs, and is characterized by circular, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin.

    Related Terms

    Research 10 of 414

    1. Therapy and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Microsporum canis Journal of Fungi · 2018 · 42 citations
    2. Unusual Microsporum canis infections in adult HIV patients Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1996 · 35 citations
    3. Fungal kerion-total scalp involvement due to Microsporum canis infection Clinical and experimental dermatology · 1989 · 18 citations
    4. The infected hairs of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis: Demonstration of uniqueness of the hair cuticle by scanning electron microscopy Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1987 · 17 citations
    5. Dermatophytosis Caused by Microsporum canis in a Free-Living Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus). ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE · 2018 · 8 citations
    6. In vitro biodegradation of hair from different animal species by Microsporum canis International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation · 1997 · 7 citations
    7. Wood's lamp for early detection of Microsporum Canis tinea capitis in children Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy · 2024 · 4 citations
    8. Ringworm by Microsporum canis in Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) Acta Veterinaria Brasilica · 2015 · 3 citations
    9. Natural infection by Microsporum canis in a capuchin monkey Ciência Rural · 2017 · 2 citations
    10. Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis Cermin Dunia Kedokteran · 2020 · 1 citations
    All research results →

    Learn

    — no results

    Try a deeper search in learn →

    Community

    — no results

    Try a deeper search in community →