Research Keyword: zoonotic infection

Severe tinea faciei mimicking favus-like lesions linked to rabbit exposure: A case report

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A young girl developed facial rashes after getting a pet rabbit and was initially treated for eczema, but her condition worsened. Tests revealed she and her rabbit both had a fungal infection caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The infection was successfully treated with oral antifungal medication. This case highlights how pet contact can transmit fungal infections to children and the importance of proper diagnosis before starting treatment.

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Dermatophytosis in a Chilean fox: first case of Nannizzia gypsea in Lycalopex griseus and the need for a one health approach

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A wild South American grey fox found near Santiago, Chile was treated for a skin infection caused by a fungus called Nannizzia gypsea. This is the first time this particular fungus has been documented in foxes, raising concerns about how increasing contact between domestic animals, wildlife, and humans due to urbanization may spread fungal diseases. The fox was successfully treated with topical antifungal cream, and the fungus was found to be susceptible to all tested antifungal medications.

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Targeted long-read sequencing analysis and antifungal susceptibility profiles of Sporothrix schenckii isolates from Thailand

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This research examined a fungal infection called sporotrichosis found in Thailand, particularly in cats and humans. Scientists used advanced DNA sequencing technology to accurately identify which species of the fungus caused the infections and understand how they are related to each other. They also tested how well common antifungal medications work against these fungi, finding that some strains have become resistant to itraconazole, the main drug used to treat sporotrichosis.

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