title: Dermatophytosis due to Microsporum persicolor: a retrospective study of 16 cases.
abstract: A retrospective study of 16 cases of dermatophytosis due to Microsporum persicolor in dogs is reported. Hunting dogs were overrepresented (12/16). Skin lesions were observed on the face in all cases, but also on other locations (limbs, neck). The lesions included alopecia (15/16), erythema (13/16), scales (14/16), and crusts (13/16). Histopathology was performed in 10 cases and showed folliculitis and a lichenoid interface dermatitis. Fungal culture was positive in all cases and clinical resolution was achieved with standard antifungal agents (enilconazole, ketoconazole, griseofulvin). Two recurrences were observed (new contacts with rodents).
authors: Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Bernard, 598 avenue de Dunkerque F-59160 Lomme, France.
authors: Arnaud
authors: A
authors: Muller
authors: Eric
authors: E
authors: Guaguère
authors: Frédérique
authors: F
authors: Degorce-Rubiales
authors: Gilles
authors: G
authors: Bourdoiseau
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008864:Microsporum / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents