Research Keyword: M. canis epidemiology

Antifungal susceptibility testing of Microsporum canis isolated from the skin of dermatologically healthy cats

Researchers tested healthy cats in Chile and found that about 5% carried a fungus called Microsporum canis that can cause ringworm. This fungus was resistant to a common antifungal drug called fluconazole. Indoor cats were more likely to carry the fungus than outdoor cats. Because cats can spread this fungus to people, identifying carrier cats is important for preventing human infections.

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