Dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis in Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)

Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus, fam. Leporidae) has previously been shown to be a potential healthy carrier of dermatophyte fungi both geophilic (Microsporum gypseum, M. cookei, Trichophyton ajelloi, T. terrestre) and zoophilic (M. canis, T. mentagrophytes). In this communication, the fir...

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Published in:European journal of wildlife research 2007-08, Vol.53 (3), p.238-240
Main Authors: Tizzani, P., Gallo, M. G., Peano, A., Molinar Min, A., Martínez-Carrasco Pleite, C., Meneguz, P. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birds
Leporidae
Microsporum canis
Microsporum gypseum
Sylvilagus floridanus
Trichophyton ajelloi
Wildlife observation
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Summary:Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus, fam. Leporidae) has previously been shown to be a potential healthy carrier of dermatophyte fungi both geophilic (Microsporum gypseum, M. cookei, Trichophyton ajelloi, T. terrestre) and zoophilic (M. canis, T. mentagrophytes). In this communication, the first case, to the best of our knowledge, of a symptomatic dermatophyte infection in S. floridanus is described.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1612-4642
1439-0574
DOI:10.1007/s10344-007-0088-0