Case report. Onychomycosis due to <i>Microsporum canis</i>

Romano, Clara; Paccagnini, Eugenio; Pelliccia, L.

doi:10.1046/j.1439-0507.2001.00623.x

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“…We have isolated some dermatophytes uncommonly reported as a cause for onychomycosis such as Trichophyton violaceum and Microsporum canis . All these species are rarely found in immunocompetent adults 8,9 . Similarly to other studies Candida albicans and C. parapsilosis were most often isolated yeasts 10 .…”

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confidence: 66%

Toenail onychomycosis in Estonia

Järv

Naaber

Kaur

et al. 2004

Mycoses

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The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical features, predisposing factors and pathogens of toenail onychomycosis in Estonia. During study period we interviewed and examined 436 dermatological patients with clinical signs of toenail onychomycosis in all counties of Estonia. In 69% of cases, the clinical diagnosis of onychomycosis was confirmed by the mycological analysis. The most common clinical symptoms of onychomycosis both in mycologically proven and non-proven cases were discolorization of nail plate, hyperkeratosis and brittle nails. The number of infected toenails positively correlated with patients' age. On average, patient had 5.4 infected nails. In 78% of culture-positive cases, a dermatophyte was isolated as the causative agent, in 10% yeasts and in 7% moulds. In 6% of culture-positive cases we reported mixed infections. Trichophyton rubrum was the most common pathogen. The high occurrence of mixed infections, clinical symptoms characteristic to long lasting or chronic infection and high number of infected toenails indicate that Estonian patients have more advanced stage of toenail onychomycosis compared with other western and central European countries.

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Toenail onychomycosis in Estonia

Järv

Naaber

Kaur

et al. 2004

Mycoses

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“…We therefore excluded the possibility of immune deficiency, which is common in PSO 13 and is sometimes reported in onychomycosis due to Microsporum canis 4,14 . With regard to therapy, satisfactory results were obtained with a combined therapy with topical ciclopiroxolamine and systemic terbinafine 15,16 . The patient responded quickly to therapy.…”

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confidence: 92%

Dystrophic onychomycosis due to Microsporum gypseum

Romano

Ghilardi

Fimiani

2006

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A case of onychomycosis with nail dystrophy due to Microsporum gypseum in a healthy 35-year-old woman is described. The infection had a 2-year history, occurring in the site of a nail trauma sustained in a fall from a horse. Diagnosis was based on mycological examination (direct microscope observation and culture). Clinical and mycological recovery was achieved after local treatment with ciclopiroxolamine nail solution and pulsed systemic terbinafine therapy.

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“…Most fungal skin diseases suffered by cats are caused by M. canis [13,14], which belongs in the group of zoophilic dermatophytes. The natural habitat of this fungus is in animals; however, this infection can also cause ringworm in humans in different parts of the body, such as the nails [15] and head [16]. Therefore, this research aimed to detect this pathogen in cats, which is a pet species that lives very close to humans and may expose humans to diseases.…”

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Prevalence of Microsporum canis from Pet Cats in Small Animal Hospitals, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chupia

Ninsuwon

Piyarungsri

et al. 2022

Veterinary Sciences

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Dermatophytosis is a disease caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that can cause disease both in humans and animals. The important genera that are pathogenic in animals include Trichophyton and Microsporum. Microsporum canis is an important species because it can cause zoonosis and is commonly found in domestic animals. Cats, which live very close to humans, may expose humans to this pathogen. This research focused on the epidemiology of M. canis found in cats. Hair samples were collected via the Mackenzie technique from cats with and without skin lesions, preliminarily examined with 10% KOH preparation, and cultured for fungal identification. Samples were confirmed with molecular techniques including polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, and sequencing. Samples were collected from 138 cats located in 93 households, 43 from cats with skin lesions (31.16%) and 95 from cats without skin lesions (68.84%). Eighteen cats with lesions (13.04%) and ten cats without lesions (7.2%) were found to carry M. canis. In eleven of the eighteen cats both with skin lesions and positive for M. canis (61.11%), the pathogen was found both at the site of the lesion and at other sites in the body. Because the pathogen can be found in the hair of cats with and without skin lesions, owners, keepers, veterinarians, and others who come into contact with these animals are at risk of infection if they are not aware or do not take precautions after contact with them.

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Case report. Onychomycosis due to Microsporum canis

Cited by 16 publications

References 14 publications

Toenail onychomycosis in Estonia

Toenail onychomycosis in Estonia

Dystrophic onychomycosis due to Microsporum gypseum

Prevalence of Microsporum canis from Pet Cats in Small Animal Hospitals, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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