Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline ringworm: managing skin disease in one or more cats
By Moriello, Karen·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2014·Department of Medical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline dermatophytosis: aspects pertinent to disease management in single and multiple cat situations.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with hair loss, redness, and flaky skin may have ringworm, a common fungal skin infection. While it can be concerning, this condition often resolves on its own in healthy cats. However, because it's contagious and can spread to other pets and even humans, it's important for pet owners to recognize the signs and consult their veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment options. Early detection and appropriate therapy can help speed up recovery and prevent the infection from spreading.
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Abstract
PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: Dermatophytosis (ringworm) is a superficial fungal skin disease of cats that, depending on the geographic region and practice caseload, may be encountered uncommonly through to commonly. This is a self-curing disease in an immunocompetent cat. GLOBAL IMPORTANCE: Dermatophytosis is prevalent worldwide and is one of a number of zoonotic skin diseases that cat owners are at risk of contracting. CLINICAL CHALLENGES: Dermatophytosis causes non-specific signs of hair loss, erythema and scaling, making it a differential diagnosis for many skin diseases of cats. The fact that this disease is infectious and contagious, and does not have any one classic clinical presentation, makes knowledge of diagnostic tools important in detection. The veterinarian's role is in early disease recognition and institution of appropriate therapy to hasten resolution of the disease. AIM: The focus of this article is to provide an update and review of the most pertinent aspects that may be helpful in the management of dermatophytosis in any single or multiple cat situation. EVIDENCE BASE: Where appropriate, evidence from the literature is used to supplement a summary of the author's clinical experience and research in feline dermatophytosis.
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