Review article

Dermatophytosis in dogs and cats

Zrinka Štritof ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Krešimir Martinković ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Josipa Habuš ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Matko Perharić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Vladimir Stevanović ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Zečević ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Benvin ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Selma Pintarić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Marija Cvetnić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Suzana Hađina ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Dermatophytoses are infectious diseases of the skin and skin structures. They are caused by various species of dermatophytes, molds that cause infections of the keratinized tissues of many animal species and humans. The disease mostly clinically manifests as alopecia. Diagnosis is made by detecting dermatophytes in keratinized tissues. Treatment includes topical and systemic application of antifungal agents. In addition to treatment, prevention of transmission to other animals and humans is enhanced by environment decontamination. Dermatophytoses in dogs and cats are widespread in most parts of the world, and due to the increasingly intense contact between humans and pets, a basic knowledge of these diseases is necessary.

Keywords

Dermatophytosis; dermatophytes; dog; cat

Hrčak ID:

296669

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/296669

Publication date:

27.3.2023.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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