In this case report, a 48-year-old woman with kerion celsi showed improvement with a regimen including antifungal, bacterial, and adjunctive treatments, though the specific role of mesenchymal stromal cell secretome could not be isolated from the other therapies.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this study, a case of a Spitz dog with refractory dermatophytosis demonstrated marked clinical improvement and complete cure with Posaconazole, highlighting the potential of antifungal susceptibility testing to guide effective treatment in persistent infections unresponsive to standard therapies.
December 2025 in “Journal of Mycology and Infection” In this case report, a 2-month-old girl with tinea capitis showed significant improvement after treatment with oral griseofulvin and topical ketoconazole. The study emphasizes the importance of layered diagnostics and systemic therapy for effective management of this fungal scalp infection in infants.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, researchers presented cases of cellular neurothekeoma in three male family members with early-onset in infancy, suggesting a potential genetic component and inheritance pattern, which deviates from the typical presentation seen mostly in women between 20–30 years.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” This review discusses seborrheic alopecia in young people, its possible link to fungal infections, and suggests that Malassezia spp. flora may play a key aetiologic role.
March 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” This study is the first to detail major geriatric diseases in aged Julia Creek dunnarts, particularly highlighting hormonal issues like cystic glandular hyperplasia in females and testicular degeneration in males, suggesting these conditions are linked to aging and potentially hormonal dysregulation.
March 2024 in “Agriculture” The researchers reviewed the status, challenges, and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene-editing technology in livestock breeding, noting its benefits and highlighting concerns about low efficiency in inserting foreign genes and off-target effects.
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July 2015 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine” This review discusses the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of zoophilic dermatophyte infections in small exotic mammals and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for veterinary guidance and public awareness.
In this case report, a woman's Majocchi's granuloma, linked to her pet guinea pig infected with Trichophyton mentagrophytes, improved significantly with a combination of terbinafine and ketoconazole cream.
December 2025 in “UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY” This study found that Notoedres cati infests about 5.5% of domestic cats in Hyderabad and suggests that Selamectin provides faster recovery than an Aloe vera and virgin coconut oil formulation, although both treatments are effective.
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January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, researchers describe dermatophytosis, a fungal skin infection, in an 11-month-old female dog, highlighting the zoonotic nature of the disease that affects both animals and humans, especially in hot and humid climates.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” In this case report, researchers describe a fungal skin infection, dermatophytosis, in an 11-month-old female dog, shedding light on the zoonotic nature of the disease, which affects both animals and humans, particularly in climates that are hot and humid.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report describes a dog suffering from dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection common in warm and humid climates, with alopecia noted in the neck region and the tip of the ear.
May 2023 in “Archiv EuroMedica” In this article, a rare case of black piedra, a zoonotic hair disease typically found in tropical climates, was documented in Russia due to close contact between an infected and a healthy person, with insights into its epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment discussed.
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” This study reports the first successful treatment of a dog infected with Mycobacterium avium subspecies hominissuis using antibiotics, with no zoonotic transmission observed.
January 2011 in “Companion Animal” This paper reviews the pathogenesis of dermatophytosis in cats and discusses diagnostic methods and treatment needs without reporting new clinical results.
June 2025 in “AgroLife Scientific Journal” In a Romanian wildlife rehabilitation center, this study reported that dermatophytosis affected northern white-breasted hedgehogs, with 77.4% of the 31 treated cases responding favorably to a 14-day itraconazole regimen, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
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December 2013 in “Veterinární medicína” In this report, two Persian cats and their owner with low immunity due to chemotherapy were identified with a rare dermatophytic infection caused by Chrysosporium spp., and the infection improved following fluconazole treatment.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” This study found that Trichophyton spp. was the most common dermatophyte affecting dogs with alopecia and pruritus in Thrissur district, Kerala, being identified in 68% of cases.
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.
April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” This case report describes a male Persian cat with Cheyletiella spp. infestation causing alopecia and pruritus, which was successfully treated using ivermectin and selenium sulphide shampoo.
May 2021 in “Immunology and Infectious Diseases” This article discusses the effects of emerging and persistent viral infections on human health, emphasizing the importance of understanding host-pathogen interactions for vector control, but it reports no new clinical results.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science” The researchers reported a case of a neotropical porcupine co-infected with Brazilian porcupine poxvirus and Toxoplasma gondii, suggesting the need for further investigation into the impact of this interaction.
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October 1976 in “The BMJ” A woman showed neurological symptoms from psittacosis linked to bird exposure, improving after antibiotic treatment.
This chapter reviews various fungal zoonoses, including dermatophytoses and trichophytosis, and reports no new empirical findings.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that Demodex mites may transport Microsporum canis spores on human skin, suggesting a potential role in microbial movement despite typically being considered harmless.
July 2021 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” This report from SRUC VS highlighted a suspected case of Schmallenberg virus infection in a calf born to an imported heifer, noting consistent clinical signs and seroconversion in the dam.
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January 1957 in “Public Health Reports (1896-1970)” This study found that dermatophytes, which can cause ringworm, were isolated from 20% of animal hair specimens, indicating animals may play a role in spreading infections to humans.
August 2025 in “Al-Iraqia Medical College Journal” This study found that among eight RNA viruses, susceptibility to infection is directly related to heat tolerance and virus size, while inversely related to high humidity and mutation rate. Additionally, larger viruses had higher mutation rates.
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July 2023 in “Microorganisms” This study analyzed skin biopsies from human monkeypox virus (hMPXV1) cases and found characteristic pustular stage features, including epidermal necrosis, shadow cell appearance, ballooned keratinocytes, and a dense inflammatory infiltrate, expanding histological knowledge crucial for understanding this disease and related Orthopoxvirus infections.