Microsporum canis

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Sections available in full article Classification, Distribution, Significance, Active Forms, Active Form 1, Clinical Effects, Epidemiology, Pathological effects, Other Host Effects, Control, Diagnosis, Useful samples, Laboratory diagnosis, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Rosanna Marsella DVM DipACVD
Synonyms M. canis

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Genus: Microsporum .
  • Perfect state: Ascomycetes .

Distribution

  • Worldwide.

Significance

  • A cause of dermatophytosis (ringworm) in dog, cat, human.

Sources

Publications

  • Sparkes A H, Robinson A, Mackay A D & Shau S E (2000)A study of the efficacy of topical and systemic therapy for the treatment of feline Microsporum canis infection.J Feline Med and Surg2(3), 135-142.
  • Mancianti F, Pedonese F, Millanta F & Guarnieri L (1999)Efficacy of oral terbinafine in feline dermatophytosis due to Microsporum canis.JESFM1, 37-41.
  • Mignon B Ret al(1999)Histopathological pattern and humoral immune response to a crude exo-antigen and purified keratinase of Microsporum canis in symptomatic and asymptomatic infected cats.Med Mycol37(1), 1-9.
  • Pier A Cet al(1998)Parasitic relationship between Microsporum canis and the cat.Med Mycol36(Suppl 1), 271-275.
  • Mancianti Fet al(1998)Efficacy of oral administration of itraconazole to cats with dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis.JAVMA213(7), 993-995.
  • Morielio K A & DeBoer D J (1995)Feline dermatophytosis - recent advances and recommendations for therapy.Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract25(4), 901-921.

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