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Dermatophytosis
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Dermatophytosis
- Author: Karen A. Moriello
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dermatology
- Item: Chapter 25, pp 188 - 195
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443811.25
- Copyright: © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: September 2021
Abstract
This chapter covers the clinical presentation of dermatophytosis as well as the clinical approach to it, its treatment and any public health concerns.
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Localized dermatophytosis around the eye of a dog. Note the crusting that results from dry pustules and the demarcated alopecia. © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Localized dermatophytosis around the eye of a dog. Note the crusting that results from dry pustules and the demarcated alopecia.
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Chronic Trichophyton infection in a terrier. Note the focal draining tracts associated with folliculitis/furunculosis. © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Chronic Trichophyton infection in a terrier. Note the focal draining tracts associated with folliculitis/furunculosis.
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Localized dermatophytosis on the nose of a cat. The crusting and alopecia are sharply demarcated in this patient. © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Localized dermatophytosis on the nose of a cat. The crusting and alopecia are sharply demarcated in this patient.
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Kitten with dermatophytosis. In this patient, the erythema is present on most of the muzzle and on the legs. © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Kitten with dermatophytosis. In this patient, the erythema is present on most of the muzzle and on the legs.
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Mineral oil mount cytology for direct examination of an infected hair. (a) There is one infected hair in the field; note how much thicker and wider it is than the other hairs present (4X). (b) Close-up of the sample (10X). © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Mineral oil mount cytology for direct examination of an infected hair. (a) There is one infected hair in the field; note how much thicker and wider it is than the other hairs present (4X). (b) Close-up of the sample (10X).
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(a) Plug in Wood’s lamp with built-in magnification. (b) This lamp has two replaceable bulbs. © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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(a) Plug in Wood’s lamp with built-in magnification. (b) This lamp has two replaceable bulbs.
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Example of hairs with positive fluorescence as seen under a Wood’s lamp with magnification. These hairs would be ideal for sampling for direct examination and/or culture. © 2021 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Example of hairs with positive fluorescence as seen under a Wood’s lamp with magnification. These hairs would be ideal for sampling for direct examination and/or culture.