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Trichophyton verrucosum, commonly known as the cattle ringworm fungus, is a dermatophyte largely responsible for fungal skin disease in cattle, but is also a common cause of ringworm in donkeys, dogs, goat, sheep, and horses. [1] It has a worldwide distribution, however human infection is more common in rural areas where contact with animals is ...
Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [1]
The LTF-130 vaccine continues to be by far the most effective biological treatment to prevent cattle ringworm. [8] As an example, through using LTF-130 trichophytosis in Norway has gone from an endemic notifiable disease affecting 1.7% new cattle herds annually in 1980 to only being reported from 0.043% new herds in 2004 and none in 2009.
Dermatophyte (from Greek δέρμα derma "skin" (GEN δέρματοςdermatos) and φυτόνphyton "plant") [ 1 ] is a common label for a group of fungus of Arthrodermataceae that commonly causes skin disease in animals and humans. [ 2 ] Traditionally, these anamorphic (asexual or imperfect fungi) mold genera are: Microsporum, Epidermophyton ...
Parasitic worms, also known as helminths, [ 1 ] are large macroparasites; adults can generally be seen with the naked eye. Many are intestinal worms that are soil-transmitted and infect the gastrointestinal tract. Other parasitic worms such as schistosomes reside in blood vessels. Some parasitic worms, including leeches and monogeneans, are ...
Clotrimazole. Clotrimazole, sold under the brand name Lotrimin, among others, is an antifungal medication. [2] It is used to treat vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, diaper rash, tinea versicolor, and types of ringworm including athlete's foot and jock itch. [2] It can be taken by mouth or applied as a cream to the skin or in the vagina.
Microsporum audouinii is an anthropophilic fungus in the genus Microsporum. [1] It is a type of dermatophyte that colonizes keratinized tissues (primarily hair) causing infection. [2] The fungus is characterized by its spindle-shaped macroconidia (7–30 × 35–160 μm), clavate microconidia (2.5–3.5 × 4–7 μm) as well as its pitted or ...
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Saturday he does not like Democrats’ newfound rhetorical device of labeling Republicans “weird” in campaign messages. He criticized the approach at a live ...