Prevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Dermatophytosis in Arabian Horses in Egypt

Ahdy, Ahmed; Sayed-Ahmed, Mohamed Z.; Younis, Emad; Baraka, Hany N.; El-Khodery, Sabry

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2015.12.008

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“…This finding is in agreement with the reports of previous studies that dermatophytes in horses are majorly caused by members of these 2 genera [ 22 ]. Similar species of dermatophytes with the exception of T. soudanense detected in this study have also been isolated from horses in other parts of the world [ 23 ].…”

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Equine Dermatophytosis: A Survey of Its Occurrence and Species Distribution among Horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria

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This study was designed to determine the occurrence and species distribution of dermatophyte from cutaneous skin lesions of horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A total of 102 skin scrapings were collected from 102 horses with skin lesions. Mycological studies were carried out using conventional techniques. Dermatophytes were isolated from 18 (17.6%) of the 102 samples collected. The 18 dermatophytes were distributed into 10 different species belonging to Microsporum (n = 5) and Trichophyton (n = 5) genera. T. verrucosum (n = 4) was the most predominant species isolated followed by M. equinum (n = 3), T. vanbreuseghemii (n = 2), M. gypseum (n = 2), and M. canis (n = 2). Others include M. fulvum (n = 2), T. mentagrophytes (n = 1), T. equinum (n = 1), T. soudanense (n = 1), and M. gallinae (n = 1). The present study reveals the occurrence of dermatophytes in cutaneous skin lesions of horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In addition for the first time in this environment the anthropophilic dermatophyte T. soudanense was isolated from horses. These findings have great economic, veterinary, and public health significance as they relate to the cost of treatment and dissemination of zoonotic dermatophytes.

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Equine Dermatophytosis: A Survey of Its Occurrence and Species Distribution among Horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria

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“…Dermatophytes are a group of fungal pathogens that cause inflammatory and contagious skin diseases that are usually referred to as dermatophytoses, tinea or ringworm. These are among the most common diseases of warm-blooded animals, including humans, and their prevalence can reach dozens of percent in both human and animal populations (Havlickova et al 2008, Seebacher et al 2008, Cafarchia et al 2010, Duarte et al 2010, Agnetti et al 2014, Ahdy et al 2016, Kupsch et al 2017. The treatment and prevention of these infections in humans, companion animals and pets require a considerable amount of funding every year (Kane and Summerbell 1997, Chermette et al 2008, Bond 2010, Benedict et al 2018, Shenoy and Jayaraman 2019.…”

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Resolving the taxonomy of emerging zoonotic pathogens in the Trichophyton benhamiae complex

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“…Interestingly, the higher incidence occurred at a young age [ 17 ]. A study showed that prevalence of Arabian horse dermatophytosis in Egypt was 16.8% of the total prevalence of 81% [ 22 ]. It was reported that the prevalence of dermatophytosis in cattle farms in Irbid, Jordan, ranges from 10 to 100% [ 23 ].…”

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Dermatophytosis in companion animals: A review

2020

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Dermatophytosis, a zoonotic disease, is caused by fungi of three main genera, namely, Micropsorum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. Specific lesions of dermatophyte infections are localized in the face, legs, and/or tail. Skin lesions in infected animals demonstrate localized alopecia, erythema, and crust, which are more commonly known as ringworm. Factors that affect dermatophytosis include the dermatophyte species; virulence factors of the agent; and the immune status, age, and sex of the host. High levels of cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines have also been reported to play an important role in dermatophyte infection. This review aims to explore and understand factors that affect dermatophyte infection with an emphasis on the prevalence, clinical signs, pathogenesis, immune response, and the roles of cortisol and cytokines in companion animals infected by a dermatophyte.

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Prevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Dermatophytosis in Arabian Horses in Egypt

Cited by 16 publications

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Equine Dermatophytosis: A Survey of Its Occurrence and Species Distribution among Horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Equine Dermatophytosis: A Survey of Its Occurrence and Species Distribution among Horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Resolving the taxonomy of emerging zoonotic pathogens in the Trichophyton benhamiae complex

Dermatophytosis in companion animals: A review

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