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Ringworm is the common name for dermatophytosis, a fungal infection of the skin.<\/h2>\n

Understanding dermatophytosis is important as it is one of the most common infectious skin diseases and can spread to other animals as well as people. It is also one of the most common zoonotic diseases encounted in practice and it is important for veterinarians to have a sound understanding of the condition as treatment and management can be expensive and seem impractical in many situations.<\/p>\n

Zoonotic aspects of dermatophytes<\/h3>\n
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Of the zoophilic dermatophytes\u00a0M.canis<\/i>\u00a0is the species most likely to cause a zoonotic infection.<\/p>\n

Infection occurs via direct contact between infective spores and a susceptible host. Children are most commonly infected, possibly due to their closer physical contact with pets, but also due to their developing immune systems. Incubation period are 1-4 weeks. Lesions are often seen initially as areas of circular pruritic dermatitis (5), but in Europe\u00a0M.canis<\/i>is commonly associated with scalp infections in children.<\/p>\n

Historically, there has been a concern about zoonotic infections via environmental contamination from infected pets, but confirmed reports of this are rare (6). However, reasons for environmental decontamination will be discussed later in the article.<\/p>\n

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In this article you will receive a refresher on the infectious agent, it\u2019s pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment options. We will also discuss the environmental and animal management requirements to prevent reinfection and transmission of infection.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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