Occurrence of Cystoisosporosis in Dogs and Its Importance for Public Health

    January 2024 in “ Editora In Vivo eBooks ”
    Allan Costa Gomes, Michelle Evangelista Soares, João Victor de Jesus, André Mota Alves, Matheus Resende Oliveira, Daiana do Carmo Santos Batista, Weslania Souza Inácio da Silva, Maria Eduarda Storti de Melo, Carine da Silva Almeida, Camenas Vieira Barata, Manuel Benício Oliveira Neto, Víctor Fernando Santana Lima
    TLDR Cystoisosporosis in dogs is important for public health.
    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 study reports a case of an 11-month-old spayed female dog with alopecia in the neck and ear regions, highlighting the disease's occurrence in dogs and its relevance to public health.
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