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Trichophyton mentagrophytes dermatophytosis in wild fox

W U Knudtson, C E Gates, G R Ruth

    Journal of Wildlife Diseases
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    A zoophilic variant of Trichophyton mentagrophytes caused dermatophytosis in red foxes (Vulpes fulva). Griseofulvin treatment effectively controlled the widespread skin lesions and alopecia in the affected animals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Dermatology
    • Mycology
    • Wildlife Diseases

    Background:

    • Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
    • Zoophilic dermatophytes are fungi that primarily infect animals but can be transmitted to humans.
    • Red foxes (Vulpes fulva) are wild canids that can be susceptible to various pathogens.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To diagnose and report a case of dermatophytosis in a litter of wild red foxes.
    • To identify the causative agent of the observed skin lesions.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of griseofulvin treatment in affected foxes.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical examination of eight affected red foxes.
    • Identification of the causative fungal agent (zoophilic variant of Trichophyton mentagrophytes).
    • Treatment administered orally via feed at a dosage of 7 mg/kg/body weight/day of griseofulvin.

    Main Results:

    • Widespread partial alopecia and scattered crusty skin foci (2-3 cm diameter) were observed in all foxes.
    • The infection was attributed to a zoophilic variant of Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
    • Griseofulvin treatment resulted in effective control of the dermatophytosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Zoophilic dermatophytosis can affect wild red fox populations.
    • Griseofulvin is an effective therapeutic agent for treating dermatophytosis in red foxes.
    • This case highlights the importance of recognizing and treating fungal infections in wildlife to prevent potential zoonotic transmission.

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