Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin hair loss and redness on dog faces from Microsporum persicolor
By Muller, Arnaud et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Clinique Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dermatophytosis due to Microsporum persicolor: a retrospective study of 16 cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of hunting dogs with skin problems was brought in, showing hair loss, redness, scales, and crusts on their faces and other areas. Testing confirmed they had a fungal infection caused by Microsporum persicolor. The dogs were treated with standard antifungal medications, including enilconazole, ketoconazole, and griseofulvin, which successfully cleared the infection in most cases. However, two dogs had recurrences after coming into contact with rodents again.
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Abstract
A retrospective study of 16 cases of dermatophytosis due to Microsporum persicolor in dogs is reported. Hunting dogs were overrepresented (12/16). Skin lesions were observed on the face in all cases, but also on other locations (limbs, neck). The lesions included alopecia (15/16), erythema (13/16), scales (14/16), and crusts (13/16). Histopathology was performed in 10 cases and showed folliculitis and a lichenoid interface dermatitis. Fungal culture was positive in all cases and clinical resolution was achieved with standard antifungal agents (enilconazole, ketoconazole, griseofulvin). Two recurrences were observed (new contacts with rodents).
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