Naslov
Dermathophytosis in clinically suspected dogs during 2014- 2015 in Split

Autori
Vidić, Zdravka, Lukačević, Damir, Katić, Sanda, Škoko, Ines, Listeš, Eddy

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts 7th International Congress "Veterinary Science and Profession" / Brkljača Bottegaro, Nika i sur. - Zagreb, 2017, 128-128

ISBN
978-953-8006-13-5

Skup
7th International Congress "Veterinary Science and Profession"

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 05.10.2017. - 07.10.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
dermatophytes, dogs, Microsporum spp., Trichophyton spp.

Sažetak
The dermatophytes constitute a group of taxonomically related filamentous fungi, which are able to colonize keratinized tissues (skin, fur and nails) in humans and animals, thus causing dermatophytic lesions, popularly known as ringworm. They have an enzymatic system which is essential to metabolize the keratin, hence using it as an energy source. Dermatophytes belong to three genera: Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. Visible skin lesions are variable and do not necessarily form a ring. Often hair loss is observed, usually in small patches at first, but this might progress to pruritus with scratching lesions. Dermatophytes are significant due to their zoonotic potential and concern of pets owners for their own health . Pet animals usually acquire infection from soil or from direct contact with infected animals. The incidence of human to animal transmission has not reported. The present work aimed to evaluate the infection rate of dermatophytosis in dogs from Split city area. Samples were collected from January 2014 to December 2015. Skin scrapings and fur samples were collected from 154 dogs (different breeds, ages and clinical conditions) with characteristic skin lesions. The samples were recieved and evaluated by the Croatian veterinary institute, Departament Split for the presence of dermatophytes. Each sample was inoculated and cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Cycloheximide agar (SDA) and on Dermatophyte test medium (DTM). The inoculated plates were incubated at 25°C and examined daily for 21 days. The dermatophytes were isolated in 30 dogs (19, 48%). Infection with Microsporum spp. was observed in 25 out of 30 positive samples (83, 33%), whereas infection with Trichophyton spp. was observed in 5 out of 30 positive samples (16, 67%). Out of 154 dogs with various skin lesions, suspected on dermatophytosis 30 (19, 48%) cases were confirmed. Due to the risks of transmission to other animals and humans, it is important to screen periodically for dermatophytosis in order to fully understand the epidemiology of this disease. Confirmed cases and screening can also help to establish future preventive measures and strategies of control.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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