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Kye-Seung Jang1, Yeo-Hong Yun, Hun-Dal Yoo

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam 330-714, Korea.

Mycobiology
|September 10, 2013
PubMed

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Pet dogs can carry various fungi on their skin and hair, potentially contributing to indoor air contamination. This study identified common fungal genera like Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium on dogs in Korea.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Veterinary Dermatology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Pet dogs are potential sources of indoor mold contamination.
  • Limited data exists on fungi originating from pet dogs in Korea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and identify fungal species present on pet dogs in Korea.
  • To provide baseline data on canine-associated fungi and their potential health implications.

Main Methods:

  • Fungal isolation from the skin and hair of 70 pet dogs.
  • Identification using microscopic morphology and ITS rDNA sequence analysis.
  • Testing for growth on dermatophyte test medium (DTM) and at 37°C.

Main Results:

  • 44 fungal isolates were obtained from dog skin and hair.
  • Identified genera include Alternaria, Aspergillus, Beauveria, Chrysosporium, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Scopulariopsis, and Trichoderma.
  • Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium were the most prevalent genera; 63% grew on DTM, and 45% grew at 37°C.

Conclusions:

  • Pet dogs harbor a diverse range of fungi.
  • These fungi have the potential to affect human health, highlighting the need for further research.
Keywords:
AlternariaAspergillusCladosporiumDTMIndoor moldsPet dogs

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