Evaluation of Cryptosporidiosis in Dogs and Its Implications for One Health

    January 2024 in “ Editora In Vivo eBooks ”
    Allan Costa Gomes, Michelle Evangelista Soares, João Victor de Jesus, André Mota Alves, Weslania Souza Inácio da Silva, João Victor Batista Dos Santos, Maria Eduarda Storti de Melo, Mariana de Andrade Batista, Juliana Costa da Silva, Carine da Silva Almeida, Michele Lima de Gois, Víctor Fernando Santana Lima
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    TLDR Cryptosporidiosis in dogs can spread to humans, so prevention is crucial.
    The document examines dermatophytosis, a zoonotic fungal infection affecting both animals and humans, through a case study of a young dog with alopecia caused by Microsporum canis. Diagnosis was confirmed using Wood's lamp and fungal culture, and treatment included chlorhexidine and itraconazole. The study emphasizes the importance of awareness and preventive measures due to the disease's ability to spread through contact. Additionally, the document reviews Cryptosporidium sp. infection in dogs, highlighting its zoonotic potential and public health implications, with infection rates of 45% in dogs in Campos dos Goyatacazes and 9.5% in São Paulo. The study calls for further research to develop effective treatment protocols, as there is currently no effective treatment, making preventive measures crucial.
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