Most human cases of dermatophytosis diagnosed in Siena, Italy, in the last 5 years have been caused by two zoophilic species: Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Since many patients had a history of contact with apparently healthy stray cats, we examined the fur of 173 stray cats for dermatophytes. The cats were captured in different parts of Siena and none of them had mycotic lesions. Microsporum canis was isolated in 82 cats, Trichophyton mentagrophytes in three and Microsporum gypseum in one. Trichophyton terrestre was isolated in two cats. No significant differences were found in terms of sex and race, however, healthy carriers were significantly more frequent in the 1-year age group. The investigation showed that, in Siena, stray cats are a significant reservoir of Microsporum canis and source of infection for man
Romano, C., Valenti, L., Barbara, R. (1997). Dermatophytes isolated from asymptomatic stray cats. MYCOSES, 40(11-12), 471-472 [10.1111/j.1439-0507.1997.tb00187.x].
Dermatophytes isolated from asymptomatic stray cats
Romano C.;
1997-01-01
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Most human cases of dermatophytosis diagnosed in Siena, Italy, in the last 5 years have been caused by two zoophilic species: Microsporum canis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Since many patients had a history of contact with apparently healthy stray cats, we examined the fur of 173 stray cats for dermatophytes. The cats were captured in different parts of Siena and none of them had mycotic lesions. Microsporum canis was isolated in 82 cats, Trichophyton mentagrophytes in three and Microsporum gypseum in one. Trichophyton terrestre was isolated in two cats. No significant differences were found in terms of sex and race, however, healthy carriers were significantly more frequent in the 1-year age group. The investigation showed that, in Siena, stray cats are a significant reservoir of Microsporum canis and source of infection for manFile | Dimensione | Formato | |
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