Hazards of domestic pets. Ringworm and other skin conditions

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Veterinary Medicine

Background:

• Domestic animals are frequent sources of zoonotic infections.
• Skin conditions transmissible from pets to humans represent a significant public health concern.
• Various dermatological conditions can be acquired through contact with domestic pets.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the spectrum of skin eruptions in humans caused by domestic pets.
• To highlight the prevalence of common and less frequent pet-transmitted dermatoses.
• To inform healthcare professionals about potential zoonotic skin infections.

Main Methods:

• Review of common and uncommon dermatological conditions transmitted from domestic animals.
• Categorization of skin eruptions based on causative agents and clinical presentation.
• Epidemiological overview of pet-associated skin diseases.

Main Results:

• Ringworm (Microsporum canis) is a prevalent zoonotic skin infection.
• Other common conditions include trichophyton infection, flea bite dermatitis, cheyletiella dermatitis, canine scabies, and traumatic dermatitis.
• Less frequent pet-transmitted dermatoses include creeping eruption, favus, fowl-mite dermatitis, and allergic dermatitis.

Conclusions:

• Domestic pets are implicated in a wide array of human skin eruptions.
• Recognition of these conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Public awareness regarding zoonotic potential of pet-related skin issues is important.