Dermatology, Session 9

Fungal skin diseases. – Dr. Chiara Noli

There are several fungal diseases, the most common ones are caused by dermatophytes usually growing on hair or skin keratin. Other less common usually saprophytic fungi can grow in the subcutis, particularly in inmmumocompromised animals, while others cause systemic infections. Many of these fungal agents are zoonotic and should be well identified and treated to avoid contamination.

Learning outcomes:
Rational diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of dogs with dermatopytosis, subcutaneous or systemic fungal diseases