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[Mycoses in domestic animals]
1Laboratorio de Micología Clínica, Departamento de Patología Animal I (Sanidad Animal), Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense, 28040 Madrid, España. jlblanco@eucmax.sim.ucm.es
Revista Iberoamericana De Micologia
|March 15, 2005
Summary
This review covers key fungal infections in domestic animals, including dermatophytoses and systemic mycoses. It highlights the prevalence of yeast in canine otitis and fungal abortion in cows, emphasizing diagnostic challenges and zoonotic potential.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Mycology
- Animal Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Mycoses are significant health concerns in domestic animals.
- Traditional diagnostic methods for fungal infections can yield false negatives.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of prevalent fungal diseases in dogs, cats, cows, small ruminants, poultry, and horses.
- To discuss the etiological agents, clinical significance, and diagnostic considerations of various mycoses.
Summary:
- Dermatophytoses are important in dogs and cats, with zoonotic implications and healthy carriers.
- Systemic mycoses, including aspergillosis and cryptococcosis, affect multiple species.
- Fungal infections like yeast otitis in dogs, fungal abortion in cows, and aspergillosis in poultry are highlighted.
- Antibiotic use in mastitis can lead to yeast overgrowth.
- Pneumocystis infections and yeast arthritis are noted in horses.
Impact:
- Understanding these mycoses aids in accurate diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Highlights the zoonotic potential of animal fungal infections, emphasizing public health relevance.
- Informs veterinary practices regarding disease prevention and management, especially concerning emerging fungal pathogens.