Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The dysgonic form of Microsporum canis in N.W. London.
- Journal:
- The British journal of dermatology
- Year:
- 1980
- Authors:
- Tucker, W D
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
In North West London, there have been cases of ringworm, a skin infection, caused by a less common type of the fungus Microsporum canis, which affects cats, dogs, and even people. This unusual strain of the fungus has some different characteristics compared to the more typical form, and it behaves similarly in terms of how it spreads and causes infections. The researchers noted several outbreaks within families, showing that the fungus can easily pass between pets and people. However, they are still unsure where this particular strain came from. Overall, the findings highlight the presence of this unusual ringworm in the area, but no specific treatment outcomes were discussed.
Abstract
An account is given of the occurrence in N.W. London of ringworm due to the dysgonic form of Microsporum canis in cats, dogs, and humans. The unusual morphology of the dysgonic strain is described as is the extraordinary lability of the fungus in culture. The distribution of cases in man and animals in the area is mapped. The clinical and epidemiological behaviour of the fungus, as illustrated by four family outbreaks, differs little from that of the typical strain. The origin of the dysgonic strain is unknown.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7387885/