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    • Veterinary Dermatology
    • Zoonotic Diseases

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    • Inflammatory skin and hair infections (dermatophytoses) in humans are frequently zoonotic.
    • Four primary zoophilic dermatophyte species are implicated: Microsporum canis, Trichophyton verrucosum, Arthroderma benhamiae, and Arthrodermna vanbreuseghemii.
    • These fungi are commonly transmitted from domestic animals like cats, dogs, cattle, and guinea pigs.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the importance of identifying specific zoophilic dermatophyte species causing human infections.
    • To emphasize the role of pets as reservoirs for dermatophyte transmission.
    • To advocate for integrated medical and veterinary approaches in managing and preventing recurrent zoonotic fungal infections.

    Summary:

    • Zoophilic dermatophytes, particularly M. canis, T. verrucosum, A. benhamiae, and A. vanbreuseghemii, are the main etiological agents of inflammatory human dermatophytoses.
    • Accurate identification of the causative agent is crucial for treating severe cases like tinea corporis, tinea faciae, and tinea capitis.
    • Effective management involves treating infected domestic animals and their environments to prevent reinfection and transmission.

    Impact:

    • Improved diagnosis and treatment of human dermatophytoses by considering animal reservoirs.
    • Reduced incidence of recurrent and persistent fungal skin and hair infections.
    • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration between human and veterinary medicine for public health benefits.