Current Topics In Animal Health And Well-Being, Volume 9

    January 2024 in “ Editora In Vivo eBooks ”
    Victor Hugo Vieira Rodrigues, Lorena Santos Bezerra
    TLDR Dermatophytosis is a fungal skin infection affecting animals and humans, common in cooler seasons.
    The document discusses dermatophytosis, a zoonotic cutaneous mycosis caused by keratinophilic fungi, particularly Microsporum canis, which affects both animals and humans. It is prevalent in tropical and temperate climates, especially during autumn and winter. The paper reports a case of an 11-month-old spayed female dog with alopecia in the neck and ear regions, highlighting the disease's impact on pets.
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