Synergistic inhibition of the growth in vitro of Microsporum canis by miconazole and chlorhexidine.

Plain-English summary

Researchers tested how well two antifungal treatments, miconazole and chlorhexidine, work against a fungus called Microsporum canis, which can cause skin infections in cats. They found that when these two medications were used together, they were more effective at stopping the growth of the fungus than when either was used alone. In fact, for most of the samples tested, the combination showed a strong effect, meaning they worked well together. This supports earlier findings that using both miconazole and chlorhexidine in a shampoo, along with another medication called griseofulvin, can be helpful in treating skin infections in cats caused by this fungus. Overall, the combination treatment appears to be a strong option for managing these infections.