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    Glossary Microsporum

    genus of fungi causing ringworm and hair loss

    Microsporum is a genus of fungi that causes dermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm, affecting the skin, hair, and nails. It is a type of dermatophyte that can lead to hair loss (alopecia) and is often transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals or animals.

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      research Dermatophytosis in a Labrador Pup - A Case Report

      September 2024 in “The Indian Veterinary Journal”
      This case report describes a three-month-old male Labrador pup with dermatophytosis, diagnosed through clinical signs and a Woods lamp test, which successfully recovered from the infection with a four-week treatment regimen involving topical and oral therapies.

      research Successful Management of Dermatophytosis in a Desi Short Hair Domestic Kitten

      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.

      research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach

      January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences”
      This article discusses tinea capitis, highlighting its causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and the importance of selecting treatment based on the causal agent for effective outcomes; it reports no new clinical results.