Preliminary report on the isolation of a dysgonic variety of Microsporum canis together with the normal variety from a cattery.
The isolation of a dysgonic variety of Microsporum canis from a large number of cats and kittens in a cattery is described. The normal variety of this fungus was isolated at the same time from the same animals. Dysgonic varieties are thought to be mutants of normal strains, but this isolation of both forms together suggests that the relationship may be more complex.
Philpot
C M
CM
Department of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Newman
M J
MJ
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008864:Microsporum / Q000166:cytology* / Q000302:isolation & purification