Descriptive epidemiology of dermatophytosis in rodents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a group of keratinophilic fungi called dermatophytes.

Objectives

Since the epidemiology of diseases revolves over time, this research studies the incidence of dermatophytosis among rodents referred to mycology laboratory during 2019-2021.

Methods

A total of 163 rodents including rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters suspecting having dermatophytosis were sampled by scraping lesions. Direct microscopic examination, culture, and polymerase chain reaction were done for diagnosis of dermatophytosis and identification of the etiologic agent.

Results

The results of this study showed that 37.4% of rodents were involved with dermatophytosis, among which 41.13% of rabbits, 25% of guinea pigs, and 26.3% of hamster

SUBMITTER: Nikaein D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9857110 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature