Fungal diseases of laboratory rodents

Pollock, Christal

doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(03)00012-4

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“…However, there is sufficient information emerging in the literature to begin to assemble generalizations and consider hypothesis that are potentially testable. In common with the rarity of human mycoses, systemic fungal diseases appear to be relatively infrequent in other mammals such as rabbits, rodents, cats, and dogs, although some dog breeds are susceptible to blastomycosis and cryptococcosis occurs frequently in Koala bears (Canny and Gamble, 2003;Connole et al, 2000;Kerl, 2003;Krockenberger et al, 2003;Pollock, 2003). Some birds appear to be susceptible to systemic fungal diseases and Aspergillus fumigatus is a relatively common pathogen.…”

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Fungal virulence, vertebrate endothermy, and dinosaur extinction: is there a connection?

Casadevall

2005

Fungal Genetics and Biology

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Fungal virulence, vertebrate endothermy, and dinosaur extinction: is there a connection?

Casadevall

2005

Fungal Genetics and Biology

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“…6.12), hair, and nails and occur most often in young guinea pigs or in guinea pigs genetically predisposed, stressed, pregnant, malnourished, diseased, or living in unsanitary conditions (Kraemer et al, 2012). The irregularly shaped areas of alopecia, scaling, crusting, and reddening may extend to the back and sides but rarely to the limbs (Valiant and Frost, 1984;Pollock, 2003;Kraemer et al, 2013). Lesions in 'hairless' guinea pig strains resemble more closely those in human skin (Hänel et al, 1990).…”

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Biology and Diseases of Guinea Pigs

Shomer

Holcombe

Harkness

2015

Laboratory Animal Medicine

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“…Dermatophytosis is a common skin disease in guinea pigs ( Cavia porcellus ) 1,2 . Trichophyton ( T .)…”

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Clinical signs, therapy and zoonotic risk of pet guinea pigs with dermatophytosis

Kraemer¹,

Hein²,

Heusinger

et al. 2012

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Systematic studies about pet guinea pigs with dermatophytosis are rare. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical signs, therapy and zoonotic risk of pet guinea pigs with dermatophytosis. Questionnaires from both owners (n = 74) of pet guinea pigs with dermatophytosis and their veterinarians (n = 101) were analysed regarding clinical signs, therapy and data pertinent to zoonotic potential. Trichophyton (T.) mentagrophytes was found in 97% of cases. In the weeks preceding the onset of the clinical signs, a new guinea pig joined the household in 43% of cases. One third of the affected guinea pigs had lived in the household for less than 3 months. Predominant clinical signs were alopecia (83%), scaling (73%) and crusting (70%). The most commonly affected body site was the head (75%). In approximately one quarter of the cases humans showed clinical signs of dermatophytosis, in half the households, only children were affected. Skin lesions were seen most often on the face, the neck and the arms. Pet guinea pigs carrying dermatophytes must be considered a serious zoonotic risk for their owners, especially for children. A major risk factor for dermatophytosis seems to be a recent acquisition of a new guinea pig.

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Fungal diseases of laboratory rodents

Cited by 29 publications

References 40 publications

Fungal virulence, vertebrate endothermy, and dinosaur extinction: is there a connection?

Fungal virulence, vertebrate endothermy, and dinosaur extinction: is there a connection?

Biology and Diseases of Guinea Pigs

Clinical signs, therapy and zoonotic risk of pet guinea pigs with dermatophytosis

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