Dermatophytosis in domestic cats (Felis catus) positive to retrovirus

Authors

  • Andrea Ruiz Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Santo Tomás, Santiago
  • Daniel A. Medina Laboratorio de Biotecnología Aplicada, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria. Universidad San Sebastián, Puerto Montt
  • Liliana Maier Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Santo Tomás, Santiago
  • Pamela Thomson Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos, Escuela de Ingeniería, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v30i2.16097

Keywords:

dermatophytosis; feline immunodeficiency virus; feline leukemia virus; Microsporum canis

Abstract

The aim of this study was to isolate dermatophyte fungi from dermal lesions present in domestic cats (Felis catus) positive to immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FelLeF) retrovirals. Thirty-five felines were studied: 9 positives to FIV, 24 to VLeF and 2 to both viruses, patients of the veterinary clinic of the Santo Tomás University of Santiago de Chile. Hair and skin scale samples were obtained from skin lesions suspected of dermatophytosis, which were analyzed by direct microscopic examination and culture to identify mycotic agents. Results showed that 68.6% of the cats were diagnosed with dermatophytosis, Microsporum canis being the main isolated agent. The results indicate a significant association between the presence of dermatophytosis and the immunological compromise of the patients.

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Published

2019-07-05

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2019 Andrea Ruiz, Daniel A. Medina, Liliana Maier, Pamela Thomson

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How to Cite

Ruiz, A., Medina, D. A., Maier, L., & Thomson, P. (2019). Dermatophytosis in domestic cats (Felis catus) positive to retrovirus. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 30(2), 902-907. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v30i2.16097