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Treatment of Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection in rabbits
C L Franklin1, S V Gibson, C J Caffrey
1Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia 65211.
Abstract:
Copper sulfate and a metastabilized chlorous acid/chlorine dioxide (MECA) compound were evaluated for efficacy in treating Trichophyton mentagrophytes infection in rabbits. Forty rabbits naturally infected with T mentagrophytes were allotted to 5 treatment groups: nontreated control, sham dip, 1% copper sulfate dip, MECA dip, and MECA spray. Results of lesion culture, regression of gross lesions, and histopathologic findings were documented. Copper sulfate and MECA were effective in treating clinical dermatophytosis and in decreasing T mentagrophytes carrier status in rabbits.