Microsporum gypseum

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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, Field diagnosis, Laboratory diagnosis, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Susan Dawson BVMS PhD MRCVS
Dr Stephen Barr BVSc MVS PhD DipACVIM
Synonyms M. gypseum

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Genus: Microsporum .
  • Species: gypseum .

Etymology

  • Greek: mikro - small; spora - sowing; seed.

Distribution

  • Geophilic fungus with worldwide distribution.

Significance

  • Rare cause of dermatophytosis (ringworm  Dermatophytosis  ) in cats (0.5-30% of feline ringworm cases in United States; fewer in United Kingdom).

Sources

Publications

  • Romano C, Valenti L & Barbara R (1997)Dermatophytes isolated from asymptomatic stray cat.Mycosrs40(11-12) 471-472.

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