[Microsporum canis infection in rabbits and its transmission to humans]

The infection of the capillitium of an 8-year old child due to Microsporum canis is described. The child occasionally visited its mother working at an animal farm. The focus of the infection was found in farm rabbits infected by M. canis. A contamination of the environment (cages and floors) by the above mentioned dermatophyte could also be demonstrated. The infection was transferred to an animal feeder as well. The infection focus was eliminated by strict disinfection and sanitary measures. The importance of the mycological examination of animals with focal loss of hair is stressed.