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Monograph On Fungal Diseases of Cats and Dogs A guide for postgraduate students

Contents Introduction 5 A. Fungal diseases of cats and dogs caused by dermatophytes 12 1. Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) in cats and dogs 12 B. Fungal diseases of cats and dogs caused by yeasts 66 1. Candidosis in cats and dogs 66 2. Cryptococcosis in cats and dogs 100 3. Malassezia dermatitis and otitis in cats and dogs 126 4. Trichosporonosis in dogs and cats 171 C. Fungal diseases of cats and dogs caused by moulds 172 1. Aspergillosis 172 2. Penicilliosis 244 3. Paecilomycosis 253 4. Scedosporiosis 261 5. Fusariosis 269 6. Pheohyphomycoses 271 7. eumycetoma 302 8. Pythiosis 307 9. Zygomycosis in cats and dogs 325 10. Rhinosporidiosis 329 11. Pneumocystosis 338 12. Lagenidiosis 346 13. Oxyporosis 350 14. Acremoniosis 354 15. Geosmithiosis 355 D. Diseases of cats and dogs caused by dimorphic fungi 357 1. Blastomycosis 357 2. Coccidioidomycosis 391 3. Histoplasmosis 412 4. Paracoccidioidomycosis 439 5. Sporotrichosis 450 E. Diseases of cats and dogs caused by algae 481

Zoonoses micóticas em cães e gatos Fungal zoonoses in dogs and cats

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Zoonoses are infectious diseases transmissible from animals to humans. They comprise a complex spectrum of diseases due to the diversity of pathogenic agents involved like bacteria, protozoa, fungi, viruses and parasites. Fungal disease agents are widespread and can be isolated from a wide range of sick animals or asymptomatic carriers, which can represent important reservoirs for people in close contact with them. This situation should be considered as an important risk factor for those with impairment of their immune systems and, therefore, anyone working with or handling animals, needs to know about zoonoses and the precautions in order to minimize their risk of infection. In this brief note, it will be emphasized the importance and widespread of dermatophytosis and sporotrichosis in Brazil. Santurio J.M. 2007. Zoonoses micóticas em cães e gatos.

A Comprehensive Review on Major Zoonotic Parasites From Dogs and Cats

Zoonotic diseases are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in humans and animals, including birds. These diseases are transmitted through several routes and are reported in developing and developed nations of the world. The dogs and cats also act as the reservoirs of a large number of parasitic zoonoses, including toxoplasmosis, giardiasis, leishmaniasis, toxocariasis, and cryptosporidiosis. The roles of pet animals (cats and dogs) in transmitting human infections have been recognized worldwide. Since most of these parasites have an oral-fecal transmission cycle, the transmission of these zoonotic agents could occur through indirect contact with animal feces, contaminated water, and food, or direct contact with infected animals. In addition, the soil is an important route for the transmission of human pathogens. In socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, the poor levels of hygiene and overcrowding, together with a lack of veterinary attention and zoonotic awareness, exacerbate the risks of disease transmission. Traditional husbandry and inadequate management practices, the mixing of wild animals with farm animals, and unrestricted movement and living pastoralists with their animals can all contribute to the development of zoonotic diseases. Therefore, veterinarians are thought to be on the 'front line' of the prevention of pet animal-associated zoonotic parasitic infections.

Dermatophytes isolated from symptomatic dogs and cats in Tuscany, Italy during a 15-year-period

Mycopathologia, 2003

Between January, 1, 1986 and December, 31, 2000, dermatological specimens from 10.678 animals (7.650 cats and 3.028 dogs) were examined for dermatophytes. All the animals presented clinical signs of ringworm. Two thousand-four hundred fifty-six of the 10.678 (23%) examined animals scored positive for dermatophytes, 566 out of 3.028 canine (18.7%) and 1890 out of 7.650 feline specimens (24.7%). Microsporum canis constituted 83% and 97% of the isolated dermatophytes respectively in dogs and cats, M. gypseum represented 13% and 2.6% and T. mentagrophytes 5.5% and 0.2%. A sexual predisposition for mycotic infections was not observed. The animals with less than 1 year of age were more frequently infected. Canine toy breeds showed a significantly higher (P < 0.001) prevalence of infections by M. canis. Microsporum gypseum was mostly recorded from sporting (hunting) breeds [such as T. mentagrophytes (6.7%)]. Microsporum canis was isolated from long-haired cats with a ratio of 2:1 versus short-haired cats, while M. gypseum and T. mentagrophytes were never recovered from Persian cats. The annual distribution of the infections in dogs showed a significantly higher incidence for M. gypseum in summer versus winter and spring, while the recovery rate of M. canis from cats was very significantly higher in fall and winter than in summer and spring. Trichophyton mentagrophytes did not show a similar seasonal distribution.

A survey of canine filarial diseases of veterinary and public health significance in India

Background: Dirofilaria spp., Acanthocheilonema spp. and Brugia spp. have all been reported in Indian dogs. In previous studies, diagnosis was made by morphological identification only. This is the first geographically stratified cross-sectional study in India to determine the prevalence and geographical distribution of canine filarial species of veterinary and public health importance, using a combination of conventional and molecular diagnostic techniques.

Parasitology Diagnosis and Treament of Common Parasitisms in Dogs and Cats Dwight -D. Bowman

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Disseminated phaeohyphomycosis in a dog

Medical mycology case reports, 2017

Phaeohyphomycosis is a rare but emerging disease caused by dematiaceous fungi. Here we describe the case of an immunosuppressed dog with disseminated phaeohyphomycosis secondary to Bipolaris spicifera infection. Regionally extensive infiltration of the paw pads, skin, myocardium, liver, renal interstitium and diaphragm was identified on histopathology. Candida glabrata and Fusarium oxysporum were also cultured from multiple sites post-mortem. The dog was treated with fluconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine and liposomal amphotericin B, but was euthanized due to its poor prognosis after 12 days of therapy.

Prevalence of endoparasitic infections of non descript dogs in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2013

The objective of this study was to investigate, through cross-sectional survey, the distribution, types and prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites affecting stray dogs in and around Mathura, India. Freshly voided faecal samples of 108 identified, stray, non descript dogs of either sex and different age groups were collected and examined for coprological examination by direct faecal smear method; simple flotation and sedimentation techniques to detect parasitic oocysts and/or eggs. A total of 96 samples (88.9 %) were found positive for helminthic eggs (nematodes and cestodes) while 16 (14.2 %) were found to be positive for protozoan infections with a overall parasitic prevalence of 98 (90.7 %). Single parasite infections (72.2 %) were more common than two or more infections (27.8 %). The data on the distribution of the various worm species in the positive dogs indicate that Ancylostoma caninum eggs were by far the most common (55.6 %). The other detected worm egg species and their respective frequencies were: Toxocara canis (51.9 %), Dypilidium caninim (50.0 %), Taenids (33.3 %), Toxocara leonina (25.9 %), Diphylobothrium latum (5.6 %), Spirocerca lupi (3.7 %) and Physaloptera canis (3.7 %). Eimeria canis oocysts were detected in eight samples (7.4 %) besides, total coccidian oocysts in 16 samples (14.8 %). The prevalence of helminth eggs was higher in puppies compared to adults. The prevalence of different species of helminths also varied in different age groups. The high prevalence of gastro-intestinal helminth parasites of zoonotic potential registered in the dogs indicates a potential risk to human health. The public health significance of the encountered parasitic infections is described and the prevalence is compared with the surrounding areas.