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[Dermatomycosis in human and animals]

Y Nakamura1, S Watanabe, A Hasegawa

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 11-1, Kaga-2, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8605, USA.

Nihon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi = Japanese Journal of Medical Mycology
|February 4, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Zoonotic fungal infections like dermatophytosis, sporotrichosis, and cryptococcosis are increasing from animal-to-human transmission. Understanding pathogen characteristics and animal contact history is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Mycology
  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Dermatomycosis, encompassing dermatophytosis, sporotrichosis, and cryptococcosis, is prevalent in humans and animals.
  • Zoonotic transmission of these fungal infections is a growing concern, influenced by environmental changes affecting human and animal habitats.
  • Specific dermatophyte species (Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum) are key animal-to-human pathogens.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the increasing incidence of animal-to-human fungal infections.
  • To emphasize the need for understanding the biological and ecological traits of key fungal pathogens.
  • To advocate for heightened awareness among medical professionals regarding animal contact history in patient evaluation.

Summary:

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  • Dermatophytosis, sporotrichosis, and cryptococcosis are zoonotic fungal diseases with rising human cases from animal transmission.
  • Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and T. verrucosum are significant dermatophyte species involved in animal-to-human spread.
  • Sporotrichosis and cryptococcosis cases transmitted from animals have been reported, underscoring the importance of veterinary-medical collaboration.

    • Impact:

    • Informed diagnosis and treatment of zoonotic mycoses.
    • Enhanced clinical vigilance for fungal infections with animal origins.
    • Strengthened interdisciplinary cooperation between medical and veterinary fields for mycotic infection research.