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  • Title: [Dermatophytes transmitted by pets and cattle].
    Author: Monod M, Fratti M, Mignon B, Baudraz-Rosselet F.
    Journal: Rev Med Suisse; 2014 Apr 02; 10(424):749-53. PubMed ID: 24772808.
    Abstract:
    Most inflammatory skin and hair dermatophytoses are caused by one of four zoophilic dermatophyte species: Microsporum canis (from cats and dogs), Trichophyton verrucosum (from cattle), Arthroderma benhamiae (from Guinea-pigs) and Arthrodermna vanbreuseghemii (generally from cats and dogs). In cases of highly inflammatory tinea corporis, tinea faciae and tinea capitis in humans, it is important to identify with certainty the precise etiologic agent and to examine pets as the possible source of infection. The recurrence of infections or new infections can be prevented by adequately treating incriminated domestic animals and their environments. Cooperation between the medical and veterinary professions is required in this situation.
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