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¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts AL9 7TA, United Kingdom. rbond@rvc.ac.uk

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Dermatophytes and Malassezia species are key veterinary skin pathogens. This chapter details their epidemiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment in animals, focusing on significant superficial mycoses.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Mycology
Dermatology
Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

Dermatophytes and Malassezia species are significant superficial fungal pathogens in veterinary medicine.
Dermatophytes pose zoonotic risks and cause economic losses in livestock and fur animals, as well as skin lesions in pets.
Malassezia species, particularly Malassezia pachydermatis, are common causes of otitis and dermatitis in dogs.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of dermatophytosis and Malassezia dermatitis in veterinary species.
To detail the epidemiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of these fungal infections.
To differentiate the significance and impact of dermatophytes versus Malassezia species in animal health.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on dermatophytosis and Malassezia infections in veterinary species.
Synthesis of information regarding epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Focus on companion and farm animals, excluding rarer superficial mycoses.

Main Results:

Dermatophytes and Malassezia species differ in their epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical outcomes.
Dermatophytosis has significant zoonotic potential and economic impact.
Malassezia pachydermatis is a prevalent cause of otitis and dermatitis in dogs.

Conclusions:

Dermatophytosis and Malassezia dermatitis are the most important superficial mycoses in veterinary medicine.
Understanding the distinct characteristics of these fungi is crucial for effective management.
This chapter serves as a focused resource on these significant animal fungal diseases.