Isolation and identification of fungal infections in humans and cats in ringworm of the body and antifungal sensitivity to treatment

Al-Gburi, Maymounah Abdallah

	Isolation and identification of fungal infections in humans and cats in ringworm of the body and antifungal sensitivity to treatment
Al-Zahraa Journal for Health and Medical Sciences
Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 117-126 PDF (702.88 K)
Document Type: Case study Article
Author
maymounah Abdallah Al-Gburi^*
Al-Zahraa University for Women
Abstract
Dermatophytosis is a dangerous infectious skin disorder that is impacting cats globally and is usually caused by Microsporum canis. The illness often manifests as asymptomatically in adult cats. Adults or kittens with impaired immune systems comprise the majority of cases with severe clinical signs. The illness may be prevalent in shelters or catteries, and inadequate hygiene is a risk factor. People who are easily impacted by skin conditions may develop similar conditions. Infectious arthrospores generated by dermatophytes have an environmental lifetime of around a year. They can be transferred by dust, clothes, brushes, and other external things, as well as by contact with healthy or ill cats. Utilizing commercially manufactured paper disks, antifungal medications (Ketoconazole KT, Bacitracin B, Miconazole MIC, Clotrimazole CC, Nystatin NS, and Amphotericin-B AP) were tested on blood agar. The results indicated that the best inhibition zone was found in Bacitracin B and Ketoconazole, while Amphotericin-B did not show any reaction.
Keywords
Keywords: zoonotic; Ringworm; Drugs. MIC; human health; animal health

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